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Sumsub Combats Fraud Networks in APAC With Upgraded Solution

Fintech News

This tool is designed to help businesses tackle fraud rings, account takeovers, chargeback fraud, and bot attacks. Research by Sumsub shows that one in every 100 users of digital platforms globally became a victim of fraud ring activities in 2023. Businesses must be prepared for this and protect their platforms in advanceā€.

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Taking the Preemptive Strike to Thwart Rising Scams and Fraud in ASEAN Banking

Fintech News

The bank’s customers also fell victim to a phishing scheme involving WhatsApp Web that ensnared more than 90 individuals in 2023, causing losses totalling S$176,000 (approx. A notable example is the recent US$25 million scam in Hong Kong, where scammers used deepfake technology to impersonate company executives in a video call.

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Em Conversa: Fighting AI Fraud With AI With Lynx Tech

The Fintech Times

As of April 2023, there were 1,000 active fintechs in Latin America (LatAm) with a vast majority focusing on financial inclusion, tackling the issue of 70 per cent of the population not having access to formal financial services. This leaves many vulnerable to sophisticated AI-powered attacks like deepfakes and voice cloning.

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

The Fintech Times

Weā€™re excited to share the thoughts of fintech CEOs and industry leaders from across the globe to 2023ā€™s key takeaways and what we should expect to be top of the agenda in 2024. “As hackers continue to gain access to powerful AI tools, we can expect this trend to gain greater prominence in 2024.