Paytm Face Login Feature Under Testing; Likely To Be Rolled Out Soon
To make its platform more secure for its users, Paytm is currently testing the Face login feature on the Android beta app.
New Delhi, Sep 24: To further secure its platform, digital payments company Paytm on Monday said it is testing a new "Face Login" feature on its Android beta app. According to One97 Communications, that owns the brand Paytm, the new feature will enable users to log in to their app by simply looking at their phone. Nokia 5.1 Plus Price in India Officially Announced; To Go On Sale on October 1 via Flipkart.
This will be an important security update for Paytm users that is designed to prevent phishing attacks by providing an additional security layer of biometric security, the company said in a statement. Motorola One Power Smartphone Launched, Priced in India at Rs 15,999; Online Sale on October 5 via Flipkart.
"Our team is currently working on enhancing our proprietary algorithms to make it more intuitive for users. This will make accessing Paytm account even simpler and faster, prevent phishing attacks and offer instant access on the go," said Deepak Abbot, Senior Vice President-Paytm. Samsung Galaxy A7 Smartphone With Triple Rear Cameras Launching in India on September 25.
The company has tested this feature extensively with over 10,000 distinct faces and witnessed nearly 100 per cent accuracy. To achieve this, the app maps over 200 distinct parameters on the human face for high accuracy.
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