The Benefits of Device Fingerprinting Authentication for Ride-Hailing Companies
Digital ride-hailing apps surpassed 1.7 billion active users in 2023, and by 2029, that number is projected to reach 2.3 billion (Source: Statista). This growing industry is now the center of attention for fraudsters eager to exploit its loopholes. In previous years, the industry has experienced typical fraud such as account takeovers, fake ride requests, and payment fraud. As companies adopt stronger authentication, device fingerprinting for authentication has become a key tool in preventing fraud on ride hailing platforms by providing a seamless yet powerful solution. How Device Fingerprinting Enhances Authentication Explaining the Step-by-Step Process: (1) Device Identification The first step is to uniquely identify every physical device on your platform. This step compiles each user's unique device characteristics, including device attributes such as browser type, operating system, IP address, time zone, etc. (2) Assigning Fingerprinting for Authentication The sy...