Middle East banks brace for deepfake-driven identity fraud - Gulf Business

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Middle East Financial Sector Faces Escalating Threat of Deepfake Identity Fraud LexisNexis Risk Solutions highlights a growing cybersecurity challenge for Middle Eastern banks, where advanced deepfake technologies are increasingly being used to circumvent traditional identity verification processes. The report suggests that financial institutions in the region are confronting sophisticated fraud techniques that leverage artificial intelligence to create highly convincing synthetic identities and impersonation attempts. As deepfake technologies become more accessible and refined, banks are being compelled to upgrade their digital authentication and risk management strategies to protect against these emerging threats.