# Swipe-Authentication Systems Capital One Eliminates Security Questions with a New Mobile Sign-in By Cadhla Gray | Published 2015-10-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/authentication-systems References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2015/10/23/capital-one-launches-swiftid-a-way-to-bypass-security-questions-with-just-a-swipe/?ncid=rss) & [capitalone](http://www.capitalone.com/campaigns/sure-swipe/) Capitol One has created new authentication systems, both only requiring a swipe on a smartphone instead of answering security questions or typing in a password. When signing in from a different computer or browser, banks often ask something like: "What's the name of your childhood pet?" However, the 'SwipeID' app uses unique images captured of the smartphone to authenticate the user. This means, even when signing in on a computer, the site will automatically send a notification to the user's smartphone that simply requires them to swipe. That swipe opens a page that allows the app to take the required authenticating photo and compare it to one that was originally registered. Adding to its new authentication systems, the forward-thinking bank also has integrated 'SureSwipe' -- allowing users to sign in to the [mobile app](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-authentication) with a unique finger-sliding pattern instead of an [alphanumeric password](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passwordless-authentication-platform). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 57% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Swipe-authentication Systems:** More banking and smartphone firms may develop and invest in swipe authentication systems. - **Biometric Authentication in Mobile Banking:** Mobile banking security may move towards biometric authentication like fingerprint or facial recognition. - **Authentication Notification Systems:** More companies may develop notification systems that require authentication via other devices to increase security measures. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Mobile Banking:** Mobile banking may invest in and adopt swipe and biometric authentication systems to improve security measures. - **Smartphone Manufacturers:** Smartphone manufacturers may develop devices with built-in advanced biometric authentication technology to integrate with banking and other financial services. - **Cybersecurity Firms:** Cybersecurity firms may develop and market notification systems that enhance authentication security measures for different industries and institutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Mobile Banking Verification Applications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bivial-ag.md) - [Inclusive Smartphone Prototype Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onebuttonpin.md) - [Password-Free Validation Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passwordless-authentication.md) - [Fingerprint-Scanning Payment Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-payment-cards.md) - [Extensive Online Verification Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sign-in-with-id.md) - [Safe Passwordless Management Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/passkey-support.md) - [Biometric Banking Technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biometric-system.md) - [Seamless Biometric Payment Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mastercard-1.md) - [Anti-Fraud Bank Accounts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-security-savings-account.md)