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Sumsub Research: UK Deepfake Incidents Surge 300% from 2022 to 2023
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The challenges posed by deepfake occurrences in Europe have proven significant for Spain , the UK, and Germany , as each of these markets accounts for over 10% of the total cases in the region. The rising frequency of deepfake attacks is associated with the attractiveness of these economically advanced nations to perpetrators, due to their advanced digital infrastructure and the substantial online presence of people in the region.
With AI-driven fraud remaining the most prominent challenge across various industries, is the main target sector (representing of all deepfake cases detected in 2023), followed by fintech ( ).
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AI will be a key focus of regulations in 2024, and companies should take note with the understanding that AI safety is set to become an integral part of their activities. In addition to the AI-powered fraud prevention tips, the report provides an exclusive overview of AI regulations.
In April 2021 , the European Commission proposed the AI Act, the first EU regulatory framework for AI. The legislation, yet to be implemented, aims to promote ethical AI development, as well as enhance user trust and accountability. So far, the UK has not approved any comprehensive legislation prohibiting the generation or dissemination of deepfakes. The recently sanctioned Online Safety bill criminalises the sharing of deepfake material but confines the prohibition solely to pornographic content.
The top-5 industries most affected by identity fraud in 2023 are online media, professional services, healthcare, transportation, and video gaming. encompassing news websites, streaming services, social platforms, and digital advertising, saw the biggest rise in identity fraud rate between 2021 and 2023. Large audiences and insufficient regulations create an environment susceptible to fraudulent activities like fake accounts, engagement manipulation, and the spread of misinformation.
In 2023, identity fraud patterns continued to shift towards more complex and sophisticated techniques, fueling more advanced scams and money laundering techniques. Among the most common complex fraud schemes is , where seemingly innocent individuals, known as money mules, are recruited to transfer illegally obtained funds, disguising their origin.
Another disturbing trend is , when individuals are manipulated into going through KYC for the benefit of fraudsters. This type of scam grew
over 2022-2023, raising more concern among experts. threat demonstrates growth as well: the number of incidents increased by
in 2023. To tackle all these alarming trends, organisations need to implement stricter rules such as mandatory identification.
Overall, in the past three years the fraud landscape has evolved with the development of new technologies, signaling a growing concern for businesses and individuals alike. Based on Sumsub findings, the global rate of identity fraud .
To learn more and download the full Sumsub Identity Fraud Report 2023 for free, please go to https://sumsub.com/fraud-report-2023/.
Sumsub research compares data from 2022 and 2023. In certain cases, 2021 data is also taken into account to observe trends. The study is based on aggregated and anonymised verification statistics on millions of users from 28 industries worldwide, with 2,000,000+ fraud attempts studied. The report analyses trends, patterns, and changes in identity fraud to gain valuable insights. The study combines internal data with input from internal and external experts, providing well-rounded conclusions on the state of identity fraud in 2023.
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