Mastercard's working on selfie-based security for online payments
- 8 years ago
Mastercard is working on a new app that provides extra security when buying things online.
But instead of just demanding a password, the app will offer to verify your identify with a selfie.
With selfie checks, users will have to blink for the camera to prevent against spoofing the system with a photo.
Alternatively, users will be able to verify themselves with a fingerprint, through systems like Apple’s Touch ID.
Mastercard says it will transmit this data in a way that can’t be stolen or used by scammers.
In most cases, online purchases don’t require extra verification, and simply entering credit card details is enough.
But on occasion, Mastercard may ask for a password when it suspects a fraudulent transaction.
But instead of just demanding a password, the app will offer to verify your identify with a selfie.
With selfie checks, users will have to blink for the camera to prevent against spoofing the system with a photo.
Alternatively, users will be able to verify themselves with a fingerprint, through systems like Apple’s Touch ID.
Mastercard says it will transmit this data in a way that can’t be stolen or used by scammers.
In most cases, online purchases don’t require extra verification, and simply entering credit card details is enough.
But on occasion, Mastercard may ask for a password when it suspects a fraudulent transaction.