Company
Date Published
Author
Keshia Rose
Word count
2090
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Providing users with visibility into their account security can help prevent account takeovers and reduce fraud, and a crucial component of this approach is accurate device intelligence. Fingerprint is a device intelligence platform that analyzes over 100 browser and device signals to generate stable visitor identifiers and provide detailed insights, such as browser type, operating system, and location, even when users use VPNs or incognito mode. This platform offers industry-leading accuracy, detecting suspicious activities like bot or VPN usage, thereby enabling the implementation of tailored security responses. By integrating Fingerprint, users can be notified of new device logins and view recent devices accessing their accounts, enhancing security while minimizing unnecessary friction. The process involves retrieving device data using JavaScript and Node, securely handling this data on the server side, and adapting authentication procedures based on device recognition. This allows organizations to send alerts for potentially suspicious activities and create user-facing security features, ultimately building smarter security systems that adapt to real-time risks.