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Cyber Threats Surge in India’s Financial Sector

Fintech News

These advanced impersonations, which use convincing AI-generated audio and video, trick users into revealing multi-factor authentication (MFA) codes or approving unauthorized authentication requests. India is experiencing a rise in deepfake identity fraud, with cases surging by 550% since 2019. billion) in 2024 alone.

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The rise of generative AI in payment security: A double-edged sword for data privacy

The Payments Association

Enhanced fraud detection extends to biometric authentication, a key element of payment security. This adaptability strengthens biometric authentication, adding protection for consumers and businesses. AI generates ‘fake’ data that mirrors potential fraud, training systems to recognize and counteract these evolving attacks.

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Navigating the shift: How banks and PSP’s can thrive with PSD3 and PSR in the EU & UK

The Payments Association

It emphasises strong customer authentication and transaction transparency. The revised regulations on strong customer authentication and liability rules are significant. Following the UK’s adoption of SCA-RTS by the FCA in 2019, the EU regulations offer an opportunity to implement more secure and consumer-friendly standards.

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What is Click to Pay and How Does It Work?

Stax

The payment system was introduced in 2019 by the major card schemes, including Visa, American Express, Mastercard, and Discover in response to the demand for a more standardized, frictionless, and secure online payments regime. The customer will then input the passcode to complete the authentication process.

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The Journey of Payments and Clearing Systems in India

Finextra

Aadhaar Enabled Payment System (AePS) (2014): Leveraged Aadhaar biometric identity for financial inclusion, allowing basic banking services through biometric authentication at agent points. 24x7x365 Availability (2019-2020): NEFT and RTGS were made available round the clock, further enhancing real-time payment capabilities.

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Wallet wars: How digital payments are reshaping finance

The Payments Association

Technological advancements, including NFC, QR codes, and biometric authentication, have made digital wallets more user-friendly and secure. Adopt multi-factor authentication (MFA) and biometric verification to reduce fraud risks. For example, Goldman Sachs partnered with Apple for the Apple Card and savings account offering in 2019.

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The state of fraud in 2024: Key mid-year takeaways

The Payments Association

These build on the voluntary code in place since 2019 and aim to provide more consistent compensation for victims. This can be attributed to the increasing sophistication of fraud detection tools, improved authentication measures, and greater consumer awareness of phishing scams.

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