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Application Fraud – From Identity Theft to First-Party Fraud

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Identity theft is growing at an exponential rate, leading to a rise in application fraud. Javelin Research reported a 17% rise in reported US identity theft victims , from 13.1 Identity theft, also known as third-party fraud losses, is just the tip of the iceberg. million to 15.4 The Fraudsters Are Ready.

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Using AI And Biometrics To Digitize Estate Planning

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The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered an uptick in digital fraud and identity theft, with 18,235 pandemic-related fraud reports received by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) since the beginning of the year. Deep Dive: Enlisting AI And Biometrics In Response To Widespread Digital Identity Theft.

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Scammers Leveraging ChatGPT to Commit Identity Theft: Is Better Data the Solution?

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“Firstly, people can construct artificial email accounts and employ a range of AI-driven techniques and resources to not only extract data but also generate partial and fabricated identity characteristics,” she explained. This includes the creation of synthetic identities and automated bots for wide-scale attacks. #2

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How To Tell The Good Bots Vs. The Bad Ones

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According to Distil Networks, for every cool, new bot — designed to help make shopping, weather, travel and even real estate easier — there are bad bots being created that post a serious security threat to consumers. Bad bots are more prevalent on hardwired networks than on mobile, but their numbers are growing,” Essaid stated.

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Report: Skillz Takes Bowling Online — And Strikes Out Bad Actors

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Fraudsters are also turning to emerging technologies to help them skim some money from digital gaming and gambling platforms as well, with another study finding that fraud involving malicious bots are also on the rise. One form of technology that could help to mitigate some of the rising forms of fraud on gaming platforms is biometrics.

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AI/BOTS: Machine Learning Tips Online Fraud Scales

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Technological advances are pushing the boundaries for what’s possible in a variety of industries. Within the retail industry specifically, artificial intelligence (AI) is moving the ball for a lot of merchants looking to not only streamline their business operations but provide a more personalized experience for consumers.

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Deep Dive: How FIs Can Keep Their Digital-First Innovations Secure

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Banks have reported myriad fraud threats over the past year, including various forms of identity fraud and bot activity, and are working overtime to develop countermeasures. The Federal Reserve determined that synthetic identity fraud costs FIs $6 billion annually , with each incident costing lenders between $10 and $15,000.