Infobip Research Shows APAC Businesses Scaling AI Defenses Against Automated Fraud Surge

Infobip's 2026 Fraud & Security Report reveals a sharp rise in AI-powered fraud attacks, with detected threats increasing 77% year-on-year. In response, APAC enterprises are rapidly adopting AI-driven defenses, with AI-powered fraud detection growing 71% and pattern-based detection surging 105%. The report highlights distinct regional trends, including persistent OTP-based fraud in key APAC markets and heightened regulatory scrutiny in countries like the Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, and India. Infobip executives emphasize the need for Network APIs and centralized CPaaS platforms to build resilient security frameworks. A case study shows PLDT Enterprise blocking over 1.3 billion spam and fraud attempts after deploying Infobip's SMS and Voice Firewall. The findings underscore a shift toward embedding security directly into communication infrastructure as trust becomes a competitive advantage in APAC's digital economy.