AI deepfakes are wreaking havoc on an unprepared financial industry

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AI deepfakes are wreaking havoc on an unprepared financial industry

The financial industry is facing a crisis due to AI deepfakes causing significant losses. Standard KYC and digital identity practices are proving inadequate in defending against biometric fraud. Recent incidents, like the deepfake video scam targeting UK engineering collective Arup resulting in a loss of US$25 million, highlight the severity of the issue.

The use of deepfake technology in financial scams is on the rise, with APAC region experiencing a surge in deepfake-related fraud. The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission has issued warnings about deepfake video scams, indicating the region's vulnerability to such attacks. Experts like Michael Marcotte warn of an 'acute digital identification and security crisis' in the banking industry due to the sophistication of AI tools like deepfakes.

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