IDC study:
Biometrics is key to combating fraud
Accurately authenticating users is a pain point for many financial institutions and their customers, and legacy solutions just aren’t cutting it. In fact, 1 in 3 consumers said having to remember multiple usernames and passwords is their biggest banking headache.
Biometric authentication methods such a fingerprints or face scans make authentication more secure and straightforward, without the need for complicated passwords. This will be crucial as banks and credit unions increasingly grapple with digital challenges such as AI-generated deepfakes.
Download this IDC study, Biometrics Key to Customer Satisfaction and Combating AI-generated Fraud, to learn:
- Why biometrics are a safe method of authentication.
- Challenges to adoption of biometrics.
- How companies are using biometrics to today to improve customer satisfaction, and what can be done to expand it to combat AI-generated fraud.
Download the SnapShot overview of the study here.
33%
of respondents switched to another service due to an unsatisfactory resolution after being hacked
77%
of respondents are satisfied after using biometrics on their smartphone or tablet
83%
of organizations said they have made investments in improving consumer authentication technology
“Companies have dual responsibilities in the face of mounting online threats: reduce corporate risk and keep their customers safe and secure. Our research confirms that consumers are ready to support – and in many cases prefer – biometric identity authentication systems when they enhance online safety.”
Mark Child
Associate Research Director
Top three takeaways from the study
1. Biometric users enjoy higher satisfaction than non-users for identity authentication.
2. To provide top-notch digital trust and security, businesses must grasp consumer needs in identity authentication solutions.
3. Educating consumers on biometrics is crucial to ease privacy and security concerns, preventing the next wave of fraud.
Methodology
Mitek and IDC surveyed both businesses and consumers to assess the state of biometric authentication – offerings by providers of online products and services, and acceptance and adoption by consumers.
Customer Survey
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Business Survey
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