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Identity Fraud Surges in Scale and Sophistication, with APAC’s Financial Services Becoming a Prime Target

Fintech News

Data from identity verification specialist Sumsub reveal that identity fraud incidents have more than doubled in the past three years, with account takeovers and deepfakes emerging as major concerns. of all verifications analyzed worldwide by Sumsub, marking a staggering 136.4% and 2.2%, respectively.

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Deepfake Dangers Escalate: AuthenticID Unveils Troubling Trends in 2025 Fraud Report

The Fintech Times

per cent of transactions in 2024, with fraudsters increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence tools to target financial institutions, according to new research from AuthenticID, an identity verification provider. Account takeover scams saw a dramatic increase of 250 per cent last year. Identity fraud rates reached 2.1

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Trusted devices and silent signals could help FIs improve fraud protection

Finextra

And, as victims of Account Takeover (ATO) fraud continue to grow, the challenge is no longer just about preventing fraud, its about restoring customer confidence in a digital landscape where trust has become the most valuable currency. Customers experience the advanced security measures as a seamless, almost invisible process.

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Cybertech: Securing the Foundations of Finance

Fintech Review

In the financial sector, it includes fraud detection, threat intelligence, data encryption, biometric verification, and risk monitoring. The risks range from phishing and account takeovers to ransomware and insider threats. More than just firewalls and antivirus software, modern cybertech is proactive and adaptive.

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Financial Crime 360 state of the industry report 2025

The Payments Association

Questions address both immediate challenges (fraud prevention, regulatory compliance, technology readiness) and forward-looking opportunities (AI implementation, collaborative defence strategies, regulatory evolution). AI is proving itself a powerful ally, but it must be paired with transparent processes and human oversight.

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The platform risk paradox: Managing digital commerce fraud at scale

The Payments Association

A shift toward AI-driven, integrated fraud management systems aligned with tightening UK regulations. Technology is evolving—But not a silver bullet AI-powered defences are advancing rapidly, from intent-based detection to behavioural biometrics. Generative AI and biometrics, including behavioural biometrics, offer massive potential.

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How to Increase Transaction Success Rates for Online Merchants

Finextra

Authentication Problems Security protocols such as 3D Secure require customers to complete additional verification steps during checkout. Many PSPs use AI and machine learning to monitor performance data in real-time, identifying which factors lead to success or failure and adjusting routing rules accordingly.