The Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan published a consumer warning on deepfakes as a tool for cyberattacks and theft of confidential data, setting out how the technology is used in financial fraud and what users should do to avoid being deceived. The notice explains that deepfakes are AI-edited photo, video or audio content and can be generated from as little as a single image or a few seconds of voice recording. It describes fraud scenarios including impersonation to access bank accounts, cashing out funds and arranging fake loans, and using stolen data to "revive" a deceased person’s identity to access online banking services. Practical red flags include unusual blinking, unnatural speech patterns such as illogical wording, slight stuttering or robotic-sounding speech, and visual inconsistencies; if a friend or relative calls requesting an urgent transfer, users are advised to end the call and call back directly to verify. The agency also notes that it takes ongoing measures to strengthen information security, including the cybersecurity of financial organisations’ mobile applications, and that requirements are currently in place mandating two-factor authentication with biometrics as a compulsory key factor for remote customer services.
Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan 2025-12-18
Agency for Regulation and Development of the Financial Market of the Republic of Kazakhstan warns on deepfake-enabled fraud and highlights mandatory biometric two-factor authentication
Kazakhstan's Financial Market Agency warned about deepfakes in financial fraud, citing scenarios like impersonation for bank access and fake loans. It highlights red flags such as unusual blinking and robotic speech, advising verification of urgent transfer requests. The agency is enhancing security with mandatory two-factor authentication and biometrics for remote services.