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iProov Highlights Role of Biometrics in Combatting Deepfakes and Misused Generative AI

The Fintech Times

In the wrong hands, however, it can be incredibly harmful, especially with the emergence of deepfakes. A new survey from iProov , the biometric solutions provider, has revealed the attitudes on the threat of generative AI and deepfakes across the UK, US, Brazil, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore.

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From phishing to deepfakes: tackling identity fraud and social engineering in the Middle East

BioCatch

Whether through phishing emails and text messages or social media, the biggest cyber threat facing banking customers today is the rise of sophisticated social engineering frauds. No matter where you live, scammers will come for you.

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The Shifting Landscape of Fraud and Identity in 2024

Fintech News

Meanwhile, in a separate incident in Singapore, the cybersecurity landscape saw a significant surge in phishing attempts targeting local entities in 2022. Over 80 percent of these phishing campaigns mimicked banks or financial services, including institutions based in China, as well as local services like Singpass and SingPost.

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

Fintech News

Recent phishing and fraudulent cases involving multiple banks in Singapore have highlighted the severity of this issue and the urgent need for banks to enhance their security measures. DBS isn’t the only bank making news for phishing scams. US$129,841).

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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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APAC’s Developing Countries Leading the Way in Generative AI Adoption

Fintech News

Finally, it highlights the rise of AI-powered cyberattacks, with deepfakes and email phishing attacks increasing substantially. Sumsub’s 2023 Identity Fraud Report reveals a tenfold increase in the number of deepfakes detected globally from 2022 to 2023, with the crypto and fintech sectors accounting for 96% of these cases.

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Em Conversa: Fighting AI Fraud With AI With Lynx Tech

The Fintech Times

Fraudsters are leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) tools like voice cloning and deepfakes to create highly convincing fake audio or video messages to deceive victims into transferring money or revealing sensitive information. This leaves many vulnerable to sophisticated AI-powered attacks like deepfakes and voice cloning.

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