Strand1_Authenticity

**Definition**
Authenticity means establishing the user's identity beyond reasonable doubt. Authenticating the user is crucial in many situations, particularly in business and legal matters. A simple example of authentication is user login onto a network. A more advanced example would be the use of encrypted digital signatures in a business.

**News Articles**
An article related to identity theft []

Facebook profile access 'leaked' claims Symantec http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13358293 http://www.insights.org.uk/articleitem.aspx?title=Keeping%20It%20Real:%20Is%20Authenticity%20a%20Fad%20or%20the%20Future?

**Examples**
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