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

The Fintech Times

Identity fraud across the Asia Pacific region (APAC) continues to rise, driven by increasingly sophisticated fraud tactics and the more widespread use of Fraud-as-a-Service (FaaS), according to the latest report from full-cycle verification platform, Sumsub.

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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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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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Sumsub Bolsters Presence in Southeast Asia with New Partnerships

Fintech News

Sumsub, a global verification provider, has announced strategic partnerships with several resellers in Southeast Asia including Nexus Technologies in the Philippines, PT Secure Pasifik Teknologi in Indonesia, and Spectrum Edge in Malaysia. Sumsub established its first APAC headquarters in Singapore in July 2023.

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3 Ways Fintechs are Helping Financial Institutions Fight Fraud

Finovate

From the challenge of AI-powered deepfakes to the sad fact that many of our own bad habits continue to keep fraudsters in business, fintechs are busy developing solutions to help us get and stay at least one step ahead of the bad guys. Digital identity verification innovator Socure has unveiled its Selfie Reverification solution.

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

The Fintech Times

IDnow , the identity verification platform provider, has revealed that there is a massive gap in UK consumer knowledge when it comes to key tactics used by fraudsters. Developments in generative artificial intelligence (AI) mean deepfake technology can now be used to create hyper-realistic fake documents.

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

Fintech News

The Jumio 2024 Online Identity Survey reveals that 85% of Singaporean consumers are willing to spend more time on identity verification measures when accessing financial services accounts to improve security. The benefits of digital identity verification extend beyond just enhanced security.

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