Infobip research reveals APAC businesses scaling AI-powered defenses to counter surge in automated fraud
Infobip's 2026 Fraud & Security Report indicates that while fraudsters are increasingly using AI to automate attacks, businesses are scaling AI-powered defenses at a similar pace. The Asia Pacific region shows high adoption of automated network firewalls to combat these threats.
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This highlights the ongoing 'arms race' between cybercriminals and enterprise security systems in an increasingly digital-first economy.
Fraudsters are leveraging AI to automate and personalize attacks, but enterprises are fighting back
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia , July 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- New research from global AI-first cloud communications platform Infobip reveals a growing surge in AI-powered fraud and enterprise defenses. Analyzing billions of interactions globally, Infobip's 2026 Fraud & Security Report highlights a year of dramatic contrasts. There have been record volumes of blocked fraudulent traffic alongside the rapid scaling of intelligent, AI-powered defenses.
The report reveals that while fraudsters are using AI to scale and personalize harmful messaging, leading to a 77% increase in detected threats, businesses are responding in kind. Adoption of AI-powered fraud detection grew by 71% year-on-year, while pattern-based detection increased by 105%, underscoring a shift toward adaptive security.
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