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Deepfake Fraud Jumps by 194% in APAC, as Fraud-as-a-Service Becomes More Widespread, Sumsub Reveals

The Fintech Times

The verification platform also recorded significant surges in identity fraud in: Singapore (207 per cent) Indonesia (205 per cent) Thailand (201 per cent) Meanwhile, deepfake fraud saw a 194 per cent YoY spike in APAC and increased four times globally, now making up seven per cent of all fraud attempts in 2024.

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72% of Consumers Worry About Becoming a Victim of Fraud Due to Deepfakes, Jumio Finds

The Fintech Times

The rapidly increasing prevalence of AI-generated content and deepfakes has left many questioning everything they see online. In fact, as much as 72 per cent of consumers worry on a day-to-day basis about being fooled by a deepfake into handing over sensitive information or money.

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Greg Palmer and the Finovate Podcast: Financial Literacy, Core Banking, and Deepfake Detection

Finovate

Join Greg as he talks about the next generation of investment and wealth management content with Salman Hussain of Zeed , the value of flexibility in core banking with Richard Weston of Tuum , and the challenge of identity theft, deep fakes, and the escalating AI arms race with Gal Haselkorn of Corsound.ai. Demo video. Demo video.

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Jumio Delivers Adaptive Verification as AI Fraud Projected to Hit US$40 Billion

Fintech News

Fighting deepfakes and fraudulent identities – Jumio’s holistic approach to building identity trust” with “Jumio Delivers Adaptive Verification as AI Fraud Projected to Hit US$40 Billion. Hong Kong police recently arrested 27 individuals linked to a deepfake scam that swindled victims out of $46 million.

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Sumsub Bolsters Presence in Southeast Asia with New Partnerships

Fintech News

Sumsub reports significant increases in fraud, particularly in deepfakes, across the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia. By partnering with local resellers, Sumsub aims to provide robust verification solutions to businesses in these key markets, helping them meet compliance standards and combat fraud and identity theft effectively.

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Despite Knowing Risks, Brits Continue to Expose Themselves to Cybercriminals Finds IDnow

The Fintech Times

Deepfakes and threats of AI Such activity could lead to identity theft, which IDnow believes should be a concern to the UK public, especially given the rise in deepfake technology. Developments in generative artificial intelligence (AI) mean deepfake technology can now be used to create hyper-realistic fake documents.

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The Shifting Landscape of Fraud and Identity in 2024

Fintech News

The battle against fraud and identity theft has taken on new dimensions and complexities in today’s increasingly digital world. This article will delve into the key trends shaping the fraud and identity landscape 2024, drawing insights from various sources, including SumSub, LexisNexis Risk Solution, Feedzai and Jumio.

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