GCash adopts in-app OTPs as fraud threats rise
GCash will replace SMS-based OTPs with in-app verification this June, enhancing security against fraud while supporting AFASA compliance.
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E-wallet growth puts fraud detection systems under pressure in the Philippines
As e-wallet use grows, Philippine banks and fintechs adopt AI-driven fraud detection, real-time monitoring, and stronger KYC controls.
How AI scams are reshaping financial fraud in the Philippines
AI-powered financial fraud is rising in the Philippines, with criminals using deepfakes, voice cloning, and synthetic identities to bypass security…
The SMS-based OTP phase-out era: How PH banks are rethinking digital security ahead of the 2026 deadline
Philippine banks prepare for OTP phase-out as BSP pushes stronger cybersecurity amid rising fraud, phishing, and identity-based digital attacks.
iProov launches tool to verify identities in video calls amid rising deepfake fraud
iProov launches Verified Meetings to combat deepfake risks, enabling secure identity verification in video calls amid rising AI-driven impersonation threats.
TransUnion says Filipinos face high digital fraud exposure as scams scale across online channels
TransUnion reports rising digital fraud exposure among Filipinos, with scam targeting rates remaining significantly above global averages in 2025.
CLAP highlights coordinated fraud patterns targeting digital lending platforms
CLAP highlights emerging coordinated fraud patterns in Philippine digital lending, including identity manipulation and structured loan application schemes.
Cyberattacks surge as PH MSMEs face mounting risks in the digital economy
As cyber threats and cyberattacks intensify, Philippine MSMEs face growing risks, highlighting the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity defenses to…
Cybersecurity talent shortage leaves PH financial sector exposed despite rising defense spending
Philippine banks are strengthening cyber defenses, but a critical shortage of local cybersecurity talent threatens to undermine compliance efforts and…
ADVANCE.AI executive says BSP OTP phaseout marks turning point for PH digital banking
The BSP’s OTP phaseout signals a major security shift, as ADVANCE.AI warns legacy authentication can no longer keep pace with…
What every Filipino should know about protecting their GCash account in 2026
As GCash usage grows in the Philippines, scams are becoming more sophisticated in 2026, exploiting users through manipulation rather than…
Trend Micro’s Enterprise steps into a new phase amid the AI race
TrendMicro‘s Enterprise is stepping into a new phase as Philippine organizations face mounting pressure to adopt artificial intelligence — even…