{
  "id": 2059155,
  "title": "AI-based anti-phishing platform prevents over $47.6 mil. in financial damage",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/ai-based-anti-phishing-platform-prevents-over-47-6-mil-in-financial",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-08-20T02:42:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260820/ai-based-anti-phishing-platform-prevents-over-476-mil-in-financial-damage"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A cutting-edge AI-powered platform, named the AI-based Phishing Sharing and Analysis Platform (ASAP), has managed to thwart approximately 66.4 billion won ($47.6 million) in potential losses due to voice phishing scams over the past nine months, according to the country's financial regulator. Launching in late October, ASAP aims to bolster anti-fraud measures by fostering collaboration among financial institutions.\n\nBetween October 29 and July 31, a staggering 463,000 cases of voice phishing-related information were exchanged among 130 participating financial firms through the ASAP platform. This crucial data sharing has led to the suspension of transactions originating from about 7,000 accounts. The platform's ability to centralize phishing-related information, including victim accounts and dubious transactions, has proven instrumental in curbing financial damages wrought by phishing crimes.\n\nThe commitment of the nation to combat rising phishing crimes has been steadily increasing since the implementation of ASAP. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) emphasized that this technological advancement exemplifies the country's unwavering dedication to safeguarding financial consumers and restoring trust in digital financial systems. Phishing is a deceitful practice wherein victims are coerced into transferring funds to scammers or disclosing their personal information, thereby facilitating fraudulent transactions.",
  "summary": "A new platform based on artificial intelligence (AI) has prevented some 66.4 billion won ($47.6 million) in financial losses from voice phishing scams over the past nine months, the financial regulator said Thursday. The country launched the platform, dubbed the AI-based Phishing Sharing and Analysis Platform (ASAP), in late October to enhance anti-fraud efforts. According to the Financial…",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "AI-based anti-phishing platform prevents over $47.6 mil. in financial damage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/20/ai-based-anti-phishing-platform-prevents-over-47-6-mil-in-financial-2061079",
        "published": "2026-08-20T03:02:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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