Synopsis The new two factor/layer authentication will introduce add-on checks to validate the genuineness (liveness) of the fingerprint so as to further cut down the chances of spoofing attempts. ETtech The Unique Identification Authority of India ( UIDAI ) on Monday rolled out a new security mechanism for Aadhaar-based fingerprint authentication, and faster detection of spoofing attempts, the Press Information Bureau (PIB) said in a statement. The artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) based security mechanism developed in-house is now using a combination of both finger minutia and finger image to check the liveness of the finger print captured. "This is making Aadhaar authentication transactions even more robust and secure," the PIB said. The new two factor/layer authentication is adding add-on checks to validate the genuineness (liveness) of the fingerprint so as to further cut down the chances of spoofing attempts. "The move will be of immense use in segments including banking and financials, telecom and government sectors. It shall also benefit the bottom of the pyramid as it will further strengthen the Aadhaar enabled payment system and curb malicious attempts by unscrupulous elements," the statement read. The new security mechanism for Aadhaar based fingerprint authentication is now fully functional. The roll out and migration happened after months of discussion and hand holding by UIDAI of its partners and user agencies. "A constant engagement and due diligence of UIDAI with authentication user agencies (AUAs) were carried out to impress upon AUAs/ Sub AUAs about the benefit of the new modalities," it further said. AUA is an entity engaged in providing Aadhaar enabled services to Aadhaar number holders using the authentication as facilitated by the authentication service agency. Sub AUAs are agencies that use Aadhaar authentication to enable its services through an existing requesting entity. Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories With the new system in place, only finger image or only finger minutiae based Aadhaar authentication has given way to the robust two factor authentication – a win-win for all stakeholders. "The UIDAI head office and its regional offices are in touch with all entities for facilitating any user agency (that may not have migrated yet) to switch over to the new secured authentication mode at the earliest," the statement added. The adoption of Aadhaar based authentication transactions has been witnessing an upward trend as it has proved to be a facilitator in availing several welfare benefits and services. By the end of December 2022, cumulative number of Aadhaar authentication transactions had crossed 88. 29 billion and clocking an average per day transactions of 70 million. A majority of them are fingerprint-based authentications, indicative of its usage and utility in daily lives. Don’t miss out on ET Prime stories! Get your daily dose of business updates on WhatsApp. click here! Monday, 27 Feb, 2023 Experience Your Economic Times Newspaper, The Digital Way! Read Complete Print Edition » Front page Pure Politics Companies Brands & Companies More ECB will do whatever it Takes to Return Inflation to 2% Goal The European Central Bank will do whatever it takes to get inflation back to its target of 2% and keep it there, ECB president Christine Lagarde said in an interview. Adani in Talks for $400m Debt Against Oz Coal Port Assets The Adani Group has begun discussions with global credit funds to raise up to $400 million in debt against assets of a key coal port that makes up a large portion of the conglomerate’s Australian exports of the solid fossil fuel from the controversial Carmichael mine, sources aware of the fund-raising told ET. Seeing Signs of Global Growth Bottoming Out, Inflation Cooling International Monetary Fund (IMF) managing director Kristalina Georgieva said the global economy may have turned a corner with signs of “growth bottoming out and inflation trimming down”. Read More News on UIDAI Aadhaar Authentication unique identification authority of india aadhaar authentication uidai press information bureau aadhaar Stay on top of technology and startup news that matters. Subscribe to our daily newsletter for the latest and must-read tech news, delivered straight to your inbox. . . . more less ETPrime stories of the day Blockchain We want to solve the WazirX-Binance issue once and for all: Nischal Shetty 7 mins read Investing Men’s underwear sales are falling. Should Indian economy prepare for a below-the-belt jolt? 7 mins read 4 insights to kick-start your day, featuring Airtel’s big potential deal with Paytm 4 mins read Subscribe to ETPrime.