Kount Provides Fraud Control to Global Online Game Publisher NCsoft

BOISE, Idaho, April 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Kount Inc., an international leader in card-not-present (CNP) fraud control, today announced that NCsoft^®, the world's premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online (MMO) games, has selected Kount to help manage the company's fraud prevention efforts.  

Kount's advanced fraud technologies are proven to defeat CNP fraud by using an impressive array of tools including two patented technologies—device fingerprinting, and proxy piercing—along with Dynamic Scoring™, geolocation capabilities, and real-time data streams from websites across the globe.  

During an evaluation period, NCsoft determined that Kount has the most effective, end-to-end fraud control and management system available.

"Fraud is readily apparent in our industry, plaguing online game publishers worldwide," said Steve Levy, global director of NCsoft Publishing Operations. "The implementation of Kount helps us alleviate fraud, allowing us to provide a safe and secure gaming environment for our fans."

About NCsoft

NCsoft, headquartered in Seoul, Korea, is the world's premier publisher and developer of massively multiplayer online games, including the critically acclaimed Aion®, Lineage®, Guild Wars®, City of Heroes® and Exteel® franchises. NCsoft West is a division of NCsoft that holds operating responsibilities for North America, Europe, South America, and Australia/New Zealand. More information can be found at http://us.ncsoft.com.

About Kount

Kount® is the most advanced fraud fighting technology available today. Developed by Keynetics Inc. with online and catalog merchant needs in mind, Kount defends against both traditional and emerging fraud threats. Kount defeats card-not-present fraud, using a formidable array of tools including two patented technologies—device fingerprinting, and proxy piercing—along with Dynamic Scoring™, geolocation capabilities, and real-time data streams from websites across the globe.  

Kount provides merchants with maximum risk management control and flexibility, while automating costly manual review processes to improve the bottom line. For more information about Kount, please visit www.kount.com.

SOURCE Kount Inc.