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Infobip Report: APAC Businesses Scaling AI Defenses Against Fraud
Infobip, a global cloud communications platform, has released a report showing that fraudsters are using AI to send more harmful messages and attacks.
This has led to a 77% increase in detected threats.
However, businesses are fighting back by using AI to detect and stop fraud.
The use of AI-powered fraud detection grew by 71%, and pattern-based detection increased by 105%.
In the Asia Pacific region, businesses are facing a complex fraud environment, especially with mobile-first banking.
Some countries are introducing stronger authentication requirements to combat fraud.
For example, PLDT Enterprise used Infobip's technology to block over 1.3 billion spam and fraud attempts, improving network security.
Infobip's 2026 Fraud & Security Report reveals a 77% increase in detected threats due to AI-powered fraud.
Enterprises are responding with a 71% growth in AI-powered fraud detection and 105% in pattern-based detection.
APAC businesses are facing complex fraud environments, especially with mobile-first banking.
Regulatory scrutiny is intensifying in countries like the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and India.
PLDT Enterprise blocked over 1.3 billion spam and fraud attempts using Infobip's technology.
- Who
- Infobip, APAC businesses, fraudsters
- What
- Surge in AI-powered fraud and enterprises scaling AI defenses
- Where
- Asia Pacific region
- When
- 2026
- Why
- To counter the increasing use of AI by fraudsters to automate and personalize attacks
Fraudsters Leveraging AI
Enterprises Fighting Back
AI-Powered Fraud
Fraudsters Leveraging AI
Fraudsters are using AI to automate and personalize attacks, leading to a 77% increase in detected threats.
Enterprises Fighting Back
Enterprises are adopting AI-powered fraud detection, which grew by 71% year-on-year, and pattern-based detection increased by 105%.
Key facts
- Report Title
- 2026 Fraud & Security Report
- Increase in Detected Threats
- 77%
- Growth in AI-Powered Fraud Detection
- 71%
- Growth in Pattern-Based Detection
- 105%
- Spam and Fraud Attempts Blocked by PLDT Enterprise
- 1.3 billion
- Regions with Stronger Authentication Requirements
- Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, India
Quotes
Matija Razem
Chief Commercial Telecom Officer at Infobip
“"In APAC’s rapidly growing digital economy, trust is emerging as a key competitive advantage, and businesses need to make Network APIs a core part of their fraud prevention and authentication strategy. Companies should consider leveraging Network APIs’ capabilities such as Number Verify, SIM Swap detection, KYC Match, and Device Location Verification to better stay ahead of evolving threats while delivering seamless customer experiences. By taking this a step further and orchestrating these …"”
theprint.in
“"Fraudsters are using AI to automate and scale campaigns faster than ever, but AI‑powered protection is evolving just as fast. The significant growth in AI‑driven detection proves that leading organizations are no longer treating security as an afterthought, they are building it directly into their communication infrastructure."”
theprint.in
Sources
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