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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. Deepfake cases grew even more significantly, surging fourfold between 2023 and 2024 to account for 7% of all fraud attempts.

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Identity Fraud Attacks on Social Media Rose by 27% in 2024 Alone, Reveals AU10TIX

The Fintech Times

“Using AI-driven tactics such as deepfake selfies and synthetic identities, organised fraudsters are testing traditional security measures like never before. ” In one instance, AU10TIX detected a single mega attack spanning four geographies (APAC, EMEA, LATAM, NA) and three industries (payments, crypto, social media). .”

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Sumsub Combats Fraud Networks in APAC With Upgraded Solution

Fintech News

Sumsub, a global verification provider, is addressing the sharp increase in fraud networks in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region with its enhanced Fraud Prevention Solution. The incidence of network fraud in APAC is notably higher than in other regions, with Asia reporting an average of 2.6%

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iProov Highlights Role of Biometrics in Combatting Deepfakes and Misused Generative AI

The Fintech Times

In the wrong hands, however, it can be incredibly harmful, especially with the emergence of deepfakes. A new survey from iProov , the biometric solutions provider, has revealed the attitudes on the threat of generative AI and deepfakes across the UK, US, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. AI: friend or foe?

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Security Bank Collaborates with Entrust to Enhance eKYC and Digital Onboarding

Finovate

. “Security Bank is transforming digital banking in the Philippines, and we’re proud to support their vision with advanced identity verification that makes onboarding both more secure and convenient,” said Entrust Regional VP of Sales, APAC, Harvinder Singh.

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The Shifting Landscape of Fraud and Identity in 2024

Fintech News

Tackling such sophisticated identity fraud will be a priority across APAC in 2024. APAC nations face unique fraud challenges In the Jumio report, a concerning picture emerges for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, where significant challenges related to fraud and identity issues are on the rise.

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APAC’s Developing Countries Leading the Way in Generative AI Adoption

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Developing countries in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region are embracing generative artificial intelligence (gen AI) at a faster pace than their advanced counterparts, driven by young employees and students, a new survey by Deloitte found. The rise of gen AI Businesses in APAC are actively experimenting and deploying gen AI.

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