Clef: the Bitcoin of User Authentication
Clef, an authentication client that combines several solutions for problems posed by centralized systems, continues gaining ground. Initially launched in early 2013, its appeal has recently inspired a partnership with AlphaPoint, a lead provider of cryptocurrency exchange software. Brennen Byrne, Clef's founder, claims that Bitcoin inspired the project. What similarities do these systems really bare, though? Like Bitcoin, Clef employs RSA cryptography - the use of private/public key pairs for signing and validating messages - in order to surmount the vulnerabilities posed by storing....
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Clef, the passwordless authentication system "inspired by Bitcoin," just announced its partnership with AlphaPoint and their Bitcoin exchange platform. It comes in the wake of previous partnership announcements such as as Koinify and Bitspark. Clef can authenticate a user without a password using two-factor authentication. Instead of asking the user to recall a string of information, the login screen generates an animation called the Clef Wave, which the user scans with a mobile device. The user then enters a thumbprint or PIN number into the Clef app, proving he or she has both his or her....
Clef, the two-factor authentication service from the future, has partnered with crypto crowdfunding platform, Koinify, as it expands its security offering into the Bitcoin world. When deciding to go with a two-factor authentication service, Koinify chose Clef because “its a fresh new solution to the 2FA problem,” stated Tom Kysar, Community Lead at Koinify. Providing users with a stronger peace of mind regarding the security of their tokens and account is a top priority for the app funding platform. Although Clef’s integration has only been active for a short time, the team at Koinify....
Clef, a two-factor authentication platform, has recently gained traction in the Bitcoin space with companies like Koinify integrating it to secure their platform. Today, Clef announced True Logins, a new anti-phishing mechanism. Phishing is when an attacker disguises themselves and pretend to be another website. For example, an attacker might use faceboook.com, with three “o’s” so a user thinks they are on a normal, secure website. Then, if the user types in their password for the real site, the attacker can steal the user’s account. In fact, phishing attacks have been used to steal....
AlphaPoint has just announced that it is integrating two-factor authentication service Clef into its platform, making it convenient to login securely to more than 20 exchanges that depend on its digital currency exchange technology. According to the company, AlphaPoint "offers a white label solution that allows clients to launch their own digital currency exchange in under 20 days." AlphaPoint has also recently partnered with IdentityMind to solve know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance issues. No more passwords, no more tokens. Security has always been an important focus....
Clef is a new "Passwordless" application bound to change the way we access our web accounts. The internet of today is a harsh place where users are constantly being monitored, and hackers are always ready to track their every step in order to steal their passwords and private information. Security is becoming increasingly important in unwanted eyes trying to get web accounts login information. Today, not even a long password will protect you from being hacked. To be adequately protected, you will need to have a superior security feature enabled. Passwords are no longer secure: The....