A Resilient Response to Vishing, Deepfakes and Social Engineering Risks in Asia Pacific
AI is rapidly transforming the cyber risk landscape across Asia Pacific, fueling a surge in sophisticated social engineering attacks. Organisations are facing a sharp rise in vishing (voice phishing) and deepfake campaigns, with attackers targeting both individuals and supply chains for maximum financial gain. According to Aon’s 2025 Cyber Risk Report, the region has seen a 29% year-on-year increase in cyber incidents and a staggering 233% jump in social-engineering fraud claims.
Key insights from the article reveal:
• AI-driven attacks are harder to detect and more effective, leveraging synthetic voice and video to bypass traditional security controls.
• Financial services, healthcare, and technology sectors are prime targets, with attackers exploiting help desks and password-reset workflows to access sensitive data.
• Robust defence requires more than technology - organisations must combine targeted awareness training, disciplined processes, and advanced detection tools.
• Insurance strategies are evolving - while APAC organisations are improving their cyber risk scores, insurance uptake remains low, highlighting the need for smarter risk transfer and policy reviews.
Discover practical steps to strengthen your organisation’s resilience, from dual-control processes to AI-enabled monitoring and intelligent insurance coverage.