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Meet Grey Nickel, the AI Crime Syndicate Targeting Banks and Crypto Across Asia

Fintech News

At the centre of this threat is Grey Nickel , a sophisticated cybercriminal group using deepfakes, synthetic identities, and AI-powered attack tools to breach banks, crypto exchanges, and digital payment platforms. In Southeast Asia, AI-powered deepfake crimes saw a 600% surge in online mentions in the first half of 2024 alone.

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Navigating the rise of AI-enabled fraud

The Payments Association

This is evidenced by the fact that payment card fraud alone is projected to increase by over $10 billion between 2022 and 2028, according to the data. Why is it important? It highlights the urgent need for payments firms to address AI-driven fraud to protect financial security, maintain customer trust, and comply with regulations.

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Vixio Releases APP Fraud Outlook Report

Fintech Finance

Vixio , a leading provider of regulatory intelligence solutions, is proud to release its global Authorised Push Payment (APP Fraud) research. The use of deepfakes and chatbots by fraudsters poses significant challenges, while real-time fraud detection systems are being enhanced to counter these threats.

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APP fraud: Mid-year review

The Payments Association

The early impact of the UK’s mandatory reimbursement policy for authorised push payment (APP) scam victims, implemented in October 2024. Authorised push payment (APP) scams remain one of the most devastating forms of financial fraud affecting UK consumers. Why is it important? What’s next?

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Payments 2024: Predictions With Brightwell, 40Seas, Wink, ConnectPay, Swipesum, Paystrax

The Fintech Times

Despite the continued proliferation of the above payment innovations, comprehensive solutions offering a stellar user experience, robust fraud protection, and default safeguards akin to traditional credit cards remains elusive. “Consumers and businesses are increasingly demanding quicker payments,” she says.

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Trustly and Socure Partner to Offer Open Banking Pay-by-Bank Solution with Enhanced Onboarding

Finovate

On the fraud side, the augmented pay-by-bank solution enhances not only KYC compliance, but also fraud detection and ID verification capabilities, which are crucial in today’s era of advanced deepfakes and synthetic identities. Together, the companies will offer streamlined onboarding through Trustly’s Pay By Bank services.

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You Haven’t Been Yourself Lately: Digital Identity Trends 2020

PYMNTS

The launch of EMV chip cards in the U.S. Despite their success, the use of EMV cards with no required PIN codes has left a door unlocked for crooks. The PYMNTS January 2020 Digital Identity Tracker examines the issues, as well as advances in mobile biometric security, “deepfake” detection and more. It’s not all good news.

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