Evolution of AI and Payments Security with David Capezza, Visa - Global Anti-Scam Summit Europe 2024

Date of Event:  2024-06-25

Event:  Global Anti-Scam Summit Europe 2024

David Capezza from Visa's Europe Risk Advisory presented at the Global Anti-Scam Summit 2024, focusing on the global and regional landscape of payment fraud. Capezza highlighted the complexities of the current payment ecosystem, explaining how advancements in technology, particularly AI, are impacting both fraud prevention and facilitation.

Key points included:

Global Fraud Landscape: Capezza noted that fraud rates in Europe are significantly lower compared to other regions, attributing this to advanced security technologies like tokenization, contactless payments, and early chip adoption.

Technological Advancements: AI's dual role in enhancing security and enabling fraud was discussed. Capezza detailed how fraudsters use AI for phishing, embedding malicious code, and creating deep fakes, increasing the sophistication and scale of attacks.

Complex Payment Ecosystem: The traditional four-party payment model has evolved into a complex network involving multiple entities, increasing the challenge of fraud detection and prevention.

Visa’s strategy focuses on:

Cross-Rail Visibility: Deploying technologies to detect anomalies across various payment methods.

Tailored Solutions: Creating bespoke solutions for different types of payment providers.

Smart Friction: Implementing layers of security to detect fraud throughout the payment process without hindering legitimate transactions.

Capezza concludes by emphasizing the importance of continuous innovation and collaboration to stay ahead of emerging fraud techniques.

Jun 24, 2024
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Event - GASS Europe 2024 Video Presentations Industry - Financial Authorities
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Sam Rogers
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