BANGKOK, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Fraud has evolved into industrial-scale operations across Southeast Asia. At Money20/20 Asia 2026, held from April 21 to 23 in Bangkok, VIDA, Indonesia's leading digital identity network, warned that traditional approaches to identity security are no longer sufficient.
Founder and CEO of VIDA, Niki Luhur, shared this during the panel session "How Cybercriminals Target Fintech and What's Next." He highlighted how fraud has scaled across the region, from industrialized scam compounds to cross-border syndicates spanning Myanmar, Thailand, and Indonesia. In one case, authorities in Myanmar seized $12 billion in Bitcoin, underscoring the scale of these operations.
"Cybercrime is democratic, they don't care what size institution you are. They just scan for vulnerabilities. All the doors that are open, they exploit them," said Niki Luhur.
This industrialized scale is made possible by one thing: Systematic exploitation of weak points across digital systems. Rather than targeting specific institutions, cybercriminals focus on vulnerabilities that can be replicated and scaled across platforms.
Niki emphasized that while attention is on deepfakes, the real threat lies deeper in the attack chain, particularly in injection attacks. "Deepfakes get the buzz, but the door is an injection attack. The majority come from virtual cameras on compromised devices," he added.
His solution is clear: layered defense requiring three simultaneous verifications; the person (biometrics), their identity (against government databases), and the device. This approach addresses the infrastructure gap where KYC and authentication systems remain siloed across financial institutions.
Alongside its presence at the conference, VIDA is also launching ID FraudShield, a new fraud detection solution built for threats that traditional biometric checks can no longer stop. ID Fraud Shield combines biometric liveness with device intelligence, behavioral analytics, network detection, and rule-based fraud evaluation, all delivered in parallel through one SDK. It's designed for one purpose: catching the fraud that liveness alone misses.
About VIDA
VIDA is licensed Certification Authority (CA) registered under the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs of the Republic of Indonesia. Founded in 2018, VIDA provides digital identity services that integrate electronic certificates, digital signatures, identity verification, and transaction authentication, all adhering to world-class security standards, including Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) and biometric verification. VIDA verifies more than 2.5 million identities every day. For more information, visit www.vida.id
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VIDA Highlights Cyber Threats to the Fintech Industry at Money20/20 Asia 2026
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CAESAREA, Israel, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Alma, a Sisram Medical company and a global leader in medical aesthetic solutions, unveiled its longevity strategy at its global Alma Academy, outlining its shift toward a continuous care model and a new long-term growth approach.
In remarks to 430 physicians from 45 countries, Alma CEO Eyal Ben David outlined the company's transition toward a platform enabling continuous, outcomes-driven care.
"Longevity is redefining aesthetics as a discipline of performance over time," said Mr. Ben David. "The focus is on enhancing how skin functions, adapts, and maintains quality, through controlled biological responses that drive regeneration, resilience, and structural improvement. This approach enables practitioners to deliver measurable, sustained outcomes and build long-term value through consistent skin performance. At the core of this is the operating system of modern aesthetics, an integrated, end-to-end system designed to orchestrate the entire patient journey and redefine how care is delivered over time."
The company highlighted that this approach reflects a broader shift in consumer expectations, with patients increasingly prioritizing prevention, long-term results, and personalized experiences. Alma's longevity approach focuses on enhancing skin function and quality over time, starting earlier, extending engagement, and delivering sustained, measurable outcomes through an integrated ecosystem of technologies designed to activate the skin's natural regenerative and adaptive responses.
This year's global summit brought together 19 world-class experts from across the industry to share insights, research, and real-world case studies. Notable speakers included Dr. Spero Theodorou, Prof. Ofir Artzi, Dr. Pablo Naranjo, Dr. Tino Solomon, and Dr. Jaerim Kim, alongside other leading experts from around the world.
Sessions covered key clinical indications shaping the future of medical aesthetics, including skin rejuvenation, vascular indications, acne and acne scars, pigmentation, skin laxity, scars, and the treatment of challenging skin conditions, reflecting the industry's growing emphasis on comprehensive, long-term patient care.
Alma Academy continues to serve as a premier global platform for education, innovation, and collaboration, bringing together leading practitioners to exchange knowledge, advance clinical excellence, and experience the latest technologies through live demonstrations.
About Alma
Alma is a global leader in medical aesthetic solutions, with over 25 years of innovation. The company empowers practitioners to deliver safe, effective, and transformative treatments through state-of-the-art, clinically proven solutions spanning energy-based lasers, skin analysis, injectables, and advanced skincare. Alma's multiple award-winning products have set new benchmarks in the medical aesthetics industry, combining clinical excellence with groundbreaking innovation.
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CAESAREA, Israel, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Alma, a Sisram Medical company and a global leader in medical aesthetic solutions, unveiled its longevity strategy at its global Alma Academy, outlining its shift toward a continuous care model and a new long-term growth approach.
In remarks to 430 physicians from 45 countries, Alma CEO Eyal Ben David outlined the company's transition toward a platform enabling continuous, outcomes-driven care.
"Longevity is redefining aesthetics as a discipline of performance over time," said Mr. Ben David. "The focus is on enhancing how skin functions, adapts, and maintains quality, through controlled biological responses that drive regeneration, resilience, and structural improvement. This approach enables practitioners to deliver measurable, sustained outcomes and build long-term value through consistent skin performance. At the core of this is the operating system of modern aesthetics, an integrated, end-to-end system designed to orchestrate the entire patient journey and redefine how care is delivered over time."
The company highlighted that this approach reflects a broader shift in consumer expectations, with patients increasingly prioritizing prevention, long-term results, and personalized experiences. Alma's longevity approach focuses on enhancing skin function and quality over time, starting earlier, extending engagement, and delivering sustained, measurable outcomes through an integrated ecosystem of technologies designed to activate the skin's natural regenerative and adaptive responses.
This year's global summit brought together 19 world-class experts from across the industry to share insights, research, and real-world case studies. Notable speakers included Dr. Spero Theodorou, Prof. Ofir Artzi, Dr. Pablo Naranjo, Dr. Tino Solomon, and Dr. Jaerim Kim, alongside other leading experts from around the world.
Sessions covered key clinical indications shaping the future of medical aesthetics, including skin rejuvenation, vascular indications, acne and acne scars, pigmentation, skin laxity, scars, and the treatment of challenging skin conditions, reflecting the industry's growing emphasis on comprehensive, long-term patient care.
Alma Academy continues to serve as a premier global platform for education, innovation, and collaboration, bringing together leading practitioners to exchange knowledge, advance clinical excellence, and experience the latest technologies through live demonstrations.
About Alma
Alma is a global leader in medical aesthetic solutions, with over 25 years of innovation. The company empowers practitioners to deliver safe, effective, and transformative treatments through state-of-the-art, clinically proven solutions spanning energy-based lasers, skin analysis, injectables, and advanced skincare. Alma's multiple award-winning products have set new benchmarks in the medical aesthetics industry, combining clinical excellence with groundbreaking innovation.
Media Inquiries
prglobal@almalasers.com
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Alma Unveils Longevity Approach at Alma Academy, Advancing Long-Term Skin Performance
Alma Unveils Longevity Approach at Alma Academy, Advancing Long-Term Skin Performance
