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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% of all deepfake attacks directed at the industry.

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

The Fintech Times

User-friendly fraud-as-a-service (FaaS) kits that enable amateurs to execute complex attacks against thousands of accounts in minutes are becoming increasingly available online, AU10TIX , the identity verification and management technology provider, has revealed.

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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. Entrust came out of the gates strongly in 2025.

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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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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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Sumsub Bolsters Presence in Southeast Asia with New Partnerships

Fintech News

Sumsub, a global verification provider, has announced strategic partnerships with several resellers in Southeast Asia including Nexus Technologies in the Philippines, PT Secure Pasifik Teknologi in Indonesia, and Spectrum Edge in Malaysia. Sumsub established its first APAC headquarters in Singapore in July 2023.

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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?