Mitek Systems, Inc., a global leader in digital identity verification and fraud prevention, has won top honors in two categories at Juniper Research’s Fintech and Payments Future Digital Awards 2025.
The company received recognition for ‘Fraud and Security Innovation of the Year’ and ‘Best Identity Verification Innovation’, highlighting Mitek’s leadership and innovation in tackling one of the fastest-growing threats in identity verification today: generative AI fraud.
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Mitek wins two Juniper Research awards for Digital Fraud Defender.
Recognized for ‘Fraud and Security Innovation of the Year’ and ‘Best Identity Verification Innovation’.
Digital Fraud Defender protects against deepfakes, injection, and template attacks.
High-profile real-world deployments uncovered over 3,000 injection attacks in a phishing campaign.
Mitek’s multi-layered security reinforces trust in digital identity verification.
Awards underscore the urgency of combating AI-generated fraud.
Mitek’s Digital Fraud Defender is a layered solution designed to help businesses safeguard transactions against sophisticated fraud attacks, including deepfakes and injection attacks. It operates seamlessly during digital onboarding and routine authentication, protecting businesses and consumers alike.
“AI-generated deepfakes and injection attacks are eroding trust in digital identity,” said Adam Bacia, VP of Product Marketing at Mitek. “Our commitment is simple: help businesses protect real customers with multi-layered defenses built for this new era of fraud. These awards from Juniper reinforce the urgency of our mission.”
The Future Digital Awards honor organizations making significant contributions to their sectors and positioned to drive future impact.
“Mitek's Digital Fraud Defender stood out in our judging as highly innovative. By moving past liveness and taking a layered approach to AI fraud, this provides an advanced approach that can clearly help key stakeholders keep their fraud mitigation strategies fresh. With this innovative approach, awarding Mitek Systems the Platinum Award for Fraud & Security Innovation of the Year was an easy decision,” said Nick Maynard, VP of Fintech Market Research at Juniper Research.
Digital Fraud Defender has already proven effective in real-world deployments, detecting high volumes of fraud missed by traditional systems — including over 3,000 injection attacks in one targeted phishing campaign.
Digital Fraud Defender includes multiple layers of AI-driven security:
Deepfake detection: Identifies subtle artifacts and metadata inconsistencies in AI-generated media.
Injection attack detection: Flags unauthorized or manipulated content streams.
Template attack detection: Detects patterns from repeated use of fake documents.
Continuous testing: Mitek’s Purple Team simulates real-world attacks to strengthen defenses.
These measures ensure that businesses can protect real customers while maintaining trust and seamless digital experiences.
Mitek Systems safeguards digital interactions in a rapidly evolving threat landscape. From account opening to authentication and deposit, Mitek helps businesses verify identities, prevent fraud, and deliver secure, seamless experiences. More than 7,000 organizations rely on Mitek to protect their most critical customer connections and stay ahead of emerging risks.
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