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The state of fraud in 2024: Key mid-year takeaways

The Payments Association

Whether through fake profiles, phishing emails, or fraudulent advertisements, criminals are finding new ways to manipulate people into sharing their financial details or authorising payments. As mobile banking apps become the preferred platform for an increasing number of users, fraudsters have identified new vulnerabilities to exploit.

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Cybertech: Securing the Foundations of Finance

Fintech Review

Whether protecting mobile banking apps or securing blockchain wallets, cybertech plays a foundational role. The risks range from phishing and account takeovers to ransomware and insider threats. Because financial data is highly valuable, banks and fintechs are required to maintain rigorous security protocols.

Finance 59
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Fintech Review: A Guide

Fintech Review

This includes services like mobile banking, peer-to-peer payments, investment platforms, and blockchain applications. As financial services shift online, platforms become targets for hackers, phishing attacks, and data breaches. Fintech, or financial technology, is the integration of technology into financial services.

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Financial Crime 360 state of the industry report 2025

The Payments Association

Digital channel fraud has emerged as a significant concern, with internet, telephone, and mobile banking fraud affecting 11% of respondents the most severely. The substantial impact of identity fraud underscores the importance of robust know your customer procedures and identity verification systems.

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Global mobile banking malware surges 32%

Finextra

Global mobile banking trojan attacks on Android users grew by a third in 2023, while cryptocurrency-related phishing also saw a sharp increase, according to a Kaspersky report.

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Securing Mobile Apps Against Malware and Phishing Attacks in Indonesia

Fintech News

Indonesia’s financial technology landscape is experiencing explosive growth, fueled by the rise of mobile payments and digital banking. Phishing attacks are also on the rise, with SOCRadar reporting nearly 20,000 targeting Indonesia in just the first half of 2021, representing a staggering 38% increase compared to the prior year.

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Mobile Banking Malware on the Rise Amid Rapid Adoption

Fintech News

Mobile banking is a rapidly growing market that’s projected to hit a value of US$7 billion by 2032. The 2023 study, which analyzed malware targeting banking apps, uncovered that 29 malware families targeted 1,800 banking applications across 61 countries last year.