Smart Signals Articles

September 22, 2023

VPN Detection: Overview of Methods and Techniques

Learn why VPNs are used, get an overview of the detection methods including database validation, timezone mismatch, OS mismatch & more. Learn the benefits of detecting VPNs to better identify users and prevent fraudulent instances.

August 31, 2023

Virtual machines and fraud: the fraud attacks you can’t see

Learn more about virtual machines, the types of virtual machines available, how they’re used for fraud, and why virtual machine detection is essential as part of a robust fraud prevention strategy.

August 17, 2023

The basics of Android emulators and Android tampering and why detection is vital for mobile fraud prevention

This blog post aims to shed light on these two concepts, offering insights into the different types of Android emulators and tampering methods, how they work, why businesses should detect if these types of Android devices are visiting their website, and how device intelligence can help with this detection.

July 31, 2023

The next phase of mobile fraud prevention: our latest set of Smart Signals

Six additional Smart Signals highlighting Fingerprint’s mobile capabilities have been released.

July 26, 2023

IP geolocation: better identification, fraud detection, and user experience

Learn what IP geolocation is, how it works, how to use it for fraud detection and prevention, and how to combine it with our other Smart Signals.

July 20, 2023

IP blocklist matching: what it is, how it works, and why it helps thwart fraudulent online activities

Learn about IP blocklist matching, an important tool for combating online fraud. Learn what it is, the benefits and challenges, and how it detects and prevents fraud.

June 6, 2023

Uncover the true intentions of your anonymous visitors with Smart Signals

Smart Signals offer real-time actionable device intelligence-based insights that help you identify every user accurately.

June 6, 2023

Fingerprint Launches Smart Signals to Fight and Prevent Fraud

With the new capabilities, Fingerprint provides high-quality, accurate data to reveal the true intentions of every visitor, even if they’re anonymous

June 6, 2023

[WEBINAR] Smart Signals: outwit fraud with real-time, actionable device intelligence

In this recorded webinar you'll get a guided tour of our new feature set, Smart Signals, to identify all of your users and more.

June 6, 2023

[VIDEO] Fingerprint Smart Signals overview

Get a quick overview of Fingerprint Smart Signals in this informative overview video.