We Keep Hardening the Front Door. It Keeps Being Opened From Inside.

• Ivan Skula
• 12.8.2026

The UAE moved first beyond SMS OTP, and GCC beneficiary checks preceded Europe. Neither confirms genuine payment intent. UK data shows what followed: takeover losses down 27%, authorized push payment up 19%.

Will the Digital Dirham Make Fraud a Thing of the Past? (Spoiler: Not Exactly)

• Ivan Skula
• 05.8.2025

Ready for the Digital Dirham? We're breaking down the customer benefits and fraud challenges of the UAE's new CBDC, so you're not caught off guard.