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User Behaviour Analytics in fraud detection: bridging the gap between payments and cybersecurity

Originally developed for an audience in the Payments Village at DEFCON, this article by Fortify founder Karthik Tadinada explores how User and Entity Behaviour Analytics (UEBA) can identify anomalies in user and device behaviour, providing critical insights for fraud prevention. By analysing behavioural patterns, UEBA helps detect suspicious activities in real-time. This approach is particularly useful in payment fraud detection - and also in cybersecurity - where human-driven events trigger responses in decision systems, offering a powerful tool for mitigating unwanted behaviour.

How to calculate ROI on fraud prevention – and why most teams get it wrong

Proving ROI in fraud prevention is tough – but essential. This article offers fraud leaders a clear, practical framework for measuring real impact, including hard-to-quantify areas like brand trust and false positives. It also equips you with smarter questions to ask vendors and guidance for translating fraud outcomes into board-level business value.

Strategies for combatting cryptocurrency fraud today

This article explores the unique challenges posed by digital currencies. To effectively manage these issues, banks must ensure regulatory compliance, enhance due diligence, and make use of advanced technologies for fraud detection. Strengthening cybersecurity defences, collaborating with other banks and providing comprehensive employee training are also essential. By adopting a proactive, informed approach, banks can harness the benefits of digital currencies while effectively mitigating the risks of crypto-related fraud.

Turn fraud prevention into a boardroom priority

To secure investment, fraud leaders must speak the language of ROI. This article shows how to build a compelling business case by linking fraud prevention to measurable outcomes like cost savings, revenue protection, and strategic goals. It’s about proving value, aligning with business priorities, and making fraud prevention a clear investment priority.

How a payment processor tripled its fraud detection rate

To outpace larger competitors, a global payment processor partnered with Fortify to build a superior fraud detection solution. They dramatically improved model performance and accelerated their experimentation times – tripling fraud detection effectiveness and cementing their reputation as a best-in-class payment processor.

The 3x speed advantage: strategy to execution without the noise

A global fintech needed to move fast – tackling growing fraud and compliance risk without ripping out its existing systems. Fortify helped them shift from static rules to adaptive controls, delivering sharper fraud defences, faster compliance, and real business outcomes – all within their existing tech stack and timelines.

Building an AI Agent to detect risky merchants at scale

To stay ahead of fraud, a global payment processor partnered with Fortify to build a custom AI agent that automated risky merchant detection – improving accuracy, speed, and operational efficiency.

How Fortify transformed a fintech leader’s AML programme

A global fintech turned to Fortify for an urgent AML overhaul. It needed to transform its compliance capabilities fast. Fortify delivered a custom solution that restored operations, improved alert quality, and unlocked growth – all without replacing existing technology.

The Register: Deepfake detectors are slowly coming of age, at a time of dire need

AI-powered deepfakes are making fraud harder to detect, with realistic fake videos, voices, and images bypassing traditional checks. Experts, including Fortify’s Karthik Tadinada, warn that even strong detection tools leave gaps. Financial institutions must pair technology with robust verification and monitoring to counter this rapidly growing threat.

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