1. The world’s leading software company specializing in Internet Security
DIGIPASS
Leading online gaming operators rely on VASCO’s solutions to protect their gamers from
phishing and account hacking
Play it Safe with Two-Factor Authentication
INTERNET GAMING: LUCRATIVE MARKET FOR FRAUD
One of the fastest-growing Internet entertainment industries,
online gambling is estimated to reach $433 billion by
2012, according to Global Betting and Gaming Consultants.
Consequently, it comes as no surprise that this lucrative
market is being challenged by fraudsters almost daily.
THE THREAT: ACCOUNT HACKING
Online attacks such as keylogger viruses, phishing, and man-
in-the-middle exploit one of the key security weaknesses
of the Internet gaming sites: the inability to ensure the
authenticity of the user and the transactions he/she initiates.
Inevitably, this leads to account hacking with thousands of
dollars in stolen funds and countless upset customers.
THE DANGER: UNSUSPECTING GAMERS
Most online fraud occurs when unsuspecting users have
their online identity compromised via sophisticated electronic
attacks designed to steal a user’s online credentials
(username and password). Once this information is stolen,
fraudsters are able to impersonate a legitimate user and
conduct in-game activities at will.
THE PROBLEM: INSECURE STATIC PASSWORDS
Online gaming accounts are traditionally protected by static
passwords that provide almost no security and are easy to
steal or crack.Their use makes online gamers, their accounts
and identities vulnerable to a vast number of keyloggers,
trojans, and malware, which were designed to steal user
credentials, hack the account, and strip it off valuable assets.
THE SOLUTION: LOW-IMPACT SECURITY ENHANCEMENT
VASCO’s two-factor authentication devices offer electronic
proof of identity for online gamers with a security level similar
to the photo ID cards.
SAY “NO” TO ACCOUNT HACKING
VASCO’s two-factor authentication solution drastically
reduces the risk of online fraud by replacing insecure static
passwords with strong, constantly changing passwords.
IDENTIFY AND PROTECT THE USER
Because a new password is required at each login, the
user must be in possession of a DIGIPASS®
authentication
device at all times. Therefore, online gaming operators can
be assured that only properly authenticated users can gain
access, transfer funds, and play safely.
SECURE ONLINE PAYMENTS AND TRANSFER OF FUNDS
Man-in-the-middle attacks have made it obvious that
conventional authentication tools may not be enough for
adequate protection. VASCO®
addresses this gap with its
e-signaturesolutionintendedtoverifytransactionauthenticity.
PICK A SOLUTION THAT IS RIGHT FOR YOUR GAMERS
VASCO’s two-factor authentication solutions are available in
hardware, software, and mobile forms.
Multiple customization options are available for DIGIPASS authentication devices.

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DIGIPASS BY VASCO
DIGIPASS
VASCO designs, develops, markets and supports patented DIGIPASS®
, DIGIPASS PLUS®
,VACMAN®
, IDENTIKEY®
and aXs GUARD®
authentication products
for the financial world, remote access, e-business, and e-commerce.With tens of millions of products sold,VASCO has established itself as the world leader
in Strong User Authentication for e-Banking and Enterprise Security for blue-chip corporations and governments worldwide.
About VASCO
VACMAN®
, IDENTIKEY®
, aXs GUARD®
, and DIGIPASS®
are registered trademarks of Vasco Data Security. All trademarks or trade names are the
property of their respective owners. VASCO reserves the right to make changes to specifications at any time and without notice. The information
furnished by VASCO in this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, VASCO may not be held liable for its use, nor for
infringement of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use. © 2008 VASCO. All rights reserved.
BOSTON (North America)
phone: +1.508.366.3400
email: info-usa@vasco.com
SYDNEY (Pacific)
phone: +61.2.8061.3700
email: info-australia@vasco.com
SINGAPORE (Asia)
phone: +65.6323.0906
email: info-asia@vasco.com
BRUSSELS (Europe)
phone: +32.2.609.97.00
email: info-europe@vasco.com
www.vasco.com
FEATURES
USER AUTHENTICATION
The authenticity of the player is verified via the use of
one-time passwords that change every 32 seconds.
A new password is required at each login, making keylogger
viruses and password theft ineffective.
SCALABILITY
Benchmarked at 9,000+ authentications per second, the
backend system is capable of processing heavy volumes of
authentication requests and supporting mass deployments.
• Easy to add more users and/or game titles
• No need to rebuild the backend infrastructure
TRANSACTION VERIFICATION
VASCO’s e-signature solution uses input data such as
account numbers, transaction amounts, and timestamps
to create an alphanumeric sequence unique to each
transaction. It becomes invalid if any elements of a
transaction are changed after it has been signed, thus
effectively fighting man-in-the-middle and phishing attacks.
MULTIPLE END-USER DEVICES
Multiple end-user devices are supported on the same
backend platform:
• One-button hardware authenticators
• Software authentication
• Mobile authentication
BENEFITS
LOW TOTAL COST PER CUSTOMER
VACMAN Controller is a cost-effective API solution that
leverages your existing IT investment.
• Native integration
• No additional infrastructure required
• No need for separate authentication servers and replicas
POSITIVE COMPANY IMAGE
Two-factor authentication helps create a security-conscious
image for your games.
• Positive effect on the customer retention rates
• Decrease in operational costs due to the reduced impact of
fraudulent attacks
• Protectionofpublicinterestsduetothedecreasingnumber
of fraud opportunities
KEY CHARACTERISTICS
VASCO’s two-factor authentication solutions consist of two components: server-side VACMAN®
Controller and client-side
DIGIPASS authentication devices.
CUSTOMIZE YOUR DIGIPASS
Focus on your core business and let VASCO take care
of your two-factor authentication deployment.
• Branding – custom colors and design of
hardware authenticators
• Fulfillment – custom packaging, design and
production, inventory management, and
mailing to the end-users
Find out more at www.vasco.com/services