AI battling AI: iconectiv’s Steve Tang on leveraging authoritative phone number data to combat AI-driven fraud

As AI continues to evolve, so do the tactics of fraudsters who use it for malicious purposes. In an article with Unite.AI, iconectiv’s CTO, Steve Tang, explores how businesses can defend against AI-powered fraud by leveraging authoritative phone number intelligence. With cybercriminals using AI for deepfake voice scams, SIM swaps, and phishing, fraud prevention has never been more critical. By using trusted, continuously updated phone data, businesses can verify identities and stop fraudsters in their tracks.

Tang explains that while mobile numbers are powerful digital identifiers, it’s the combination of AI and authoritative numbering intelligence that truly protects revenue, brand reputation, and customer trust. In an era where AI is both a tool and a threat, this data-driven approach helps businesses stay one step ahead of evolving scams.

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