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

The Fintech Times

” In one instance, AU10TIX detected a single mega attack spanning four geographies (APAC, EMEA, LATAM, NA) and three industries (payments, crypto, social media). Fraud trends in 2024 AU10TIX revealed that APAC led the pack as the epicentre of 2024s mega attacks, taking 88 per cent of the overall share.

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The Fintech Times – Edition 59

The Fintech Times

Plus, we dive into cybersecurity challenges, proactive AI governance, and the evolving risks of AI-driven scams. Across different regions – from Europe and the US to APAC and LATAM – banks are tweaking their AI strategies to their unique market conditions. Happy reading! These are the challenges that cant be ignored.

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Netguardians Selected by PalawanPay to Deliver Best-in-Class Fraud Protection for Customers in the Philippines

Fintech Finance

. “The rise in fraud, such as scams and account takeovers, is a growing concern for everyone. Our solutions can accurately detect suspicious transactions without disrupting customer service,” added Tat Wee Koh, NetGuardians’ APAC Sales Director.

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Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Crypto Crime

Fintech News

Decline in Scamming and Hacking One of the most notable trends in 2023 was the significant reduction in the volume of crypto assets associated with illicit activities, which plummeted to US$24.2 However, the decrease in scamming and theft does not tell the whole story. billion (SG$ 32.51

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European Card Fraud in 2021: Winners, Losers and Scams

FICO

European Card Fraud in 2021: Winners, Losers and Scams. The United Kingdom and the Nordic region continue to lead Europe in terms of digital transformation and fraud loss reduction - but non-card scams are rising fast. Senior Consultant, Fraud and Financial Crime. UK Posts Largest Reduction in Fraud Losses.

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Automated Bot Attacks Surge on Social Media in 2024, AU10TIX Reveals

The Fintech Times

This rise highlights growing concerns about the ability of social media platforms to detect and combat organised fraud, particularly as bots become more sophisticated. AI-powered fraud-as-a-service (FaaS) platforms have enabled these mass-scale attacks, contributing to APAC now holding the highest global fraud rate, with 3.27

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Southeast Asia should look to Australia when crafting fraud-fighting legislation

BioCatch

In our recent Digital Banking Fraud Trends in APAC report, we focused on the fraud trends we’re seeing throughout the region and highlighted how scams are increasing practically everywhere.

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