authentication

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The process works much like two-factor authentication on a banking website.

From Science Daily • Apr. 2, 2026

While palm, face or iris payment and authentication aren’t widespread in the U.S., more commercial trials are popping up, and this type of biometric technology has the potential to proliferate over the next few years.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

But she said the key is "prevention and education", including limiting personal information online, using strong passwords and two-factor authentication, and being cautious before sending money or personal images.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

That’s led to security concerns, as cybersecurity company Wiz identified a database misconfiguration in early February that left 1.5 million API authentication tokens, 35,000 email addresses and private messages between agents exposed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

"I needed authentication from the Attorney General," said the Warden.

From "Holes" by Louis Sachar