Verifying a PIN code securely is hard. Here is why…
Comparing 4-6 digits from the user with the correct value on storage, how can that be hard? It’s just numbers? Indeed, comparing entered digits with
September 6, 2022
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Some standards are bad practice: why are OTP and OCRA still around?
It is baffling that One Time Passwords (OTPs) and the derived ‘automated’ OTP standard OCRA are still widely used, despite better technology being available.OTPs are
May 31, 2022
Authentication and Digital Signatures: a 2-in-1 Approach
Authentication and digital signatures are typically considered two different things: authentication is about ‘logging in’, while digital signatures are used for expressing your consent with
October 8, 2021
Identity and authentication: the difference matters for your mobile app
When developing a mobile app, the question as how to identify and authenticate your users pops up. It is however important to distinguish these two
September 2, 2021
Mobile app authentication – part 2: Tokens to the rescue?
To minimise user friction, many apps cache the user’s username and password. However, storing passwords in a mobile device poses a security risk. To mitigate
January 5, 2021
