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Facial liveness detection: how it works & why it matters

Biometric systems, including facial recognition, are popular layered defenses against fraud and impersonation attempts. But as these fraud attempts, like deepfakes, become more sophisticated, simply...

Fraud happens everywhere: why unified, all-channel check fraud detection is essential

Even as digital transformation accelerates, check fraud detection remains a critical challenge for financial institutions. As paper check volumes have declined, fraudsters have adapted their...

How biometric tech addresses bias

Biometric technology as a unique identifier for identity verification has worked its way into many aspects of everyday life, making activities ranging from unlocking your phone to accessing your bank...

Editor’s picks

Biometric liveness detection: safeguarding authentication against fraud

Unlocking accounts with biometrics — such as facial or voice verification — is a fast, convenient, and frictionless way to replace the use of passwords, PINs, and security questions, making it easier...

October 9, 2025

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How to build fraud defenses that withstand the AI era: A guide for product leaders navigating modern identity risk

The fraud landscape Generative AI has significantly lowered the technical barrier for committing fraud, making it alarmingly accessible to novices while also empowering organized criminal networks to...