Mitek Sys Inc Stock Price, News & Analysis

Mitek (NASDAQ: MITK) has launched check liveness technology, now available through its Check Fraud Defender mobile API. This innovation is designed to combat the rising issue of check fraud, which nearly doubled in 2022, according to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network. As organizations face increasing fraudulent activities, Mitek's technology provides enhanced detection of counterfeit checks. Financial institutions filed over 680,000 Suspicious Activity Reports in 2022, showcasing a growing challenge in protecting against fraud. Mitek aims to support banks in bolstering their defenses against fraud-related losses. The company's advanced identity verification technologies are trusted by 99% of U.S. banks for mobile transactions.

Mitek Systems (MITK) has released a report compiling 79 critical identity verification statistics for 2023, aimed at enhancing businesses' understanding of online fraud. According to the 2023 Javelin Strategy & Research Identity Fraud Study, identity fraud costs reached $23 billion in 2022, with a notable decline in traditional identity fraud losses by nearly 15%. The guide details emerging threats and security vulnerabilities, noting that human error is responsible for 84% of serious data breaches and authentication-related breaches average $2.19 million in costs. Mitek emphasizes the importance of trust in combating fraud and provides actionable insights for companies to protect their customers.

IDLive Face Plus is a new product from ID R&D aimed at countering the increasing threats from deepfakes and digital injection attacks. With 20% of account takeover attacks expected to use deepfakes in 2023, this innovation is timely, as 91% of businesses express concern over deepfake fraud. The product integrates seamlessly for users, ensuring proper biometric capture on both desktop and mobile devices, minimizing user abandonment during security checks. The launch is set to be showcased at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona from February 27 to March 2.

Mitek Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: MITK) received a notice from Nasdaq on February 16, 2023, indicating non-compliance with continued listing requirements due to delayed filings of its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for Q4 2022 and Form 10-K for 2022. The company submitted a plan on February 9, 2023, to regain compliance which is under review by Nasdaq. If an exception is granted, Mitek must comply by June 12, 2023. Mitek aims to file the delinquent reports promptly to address this issue.

Arkose Labs has appointed Frank Teruel as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective February 7, 2023. Teruel joins the Executive Leadership Team, reporting to CEO Kevin Gosschalk. With over 20 years in cybersecurity and identity, he previously served as CFO at Mitek Systems (NASDAQ: MITK) and played a key role in the $830 million sale of ThreatMetrix to RELX. Teruel is expected to enhance Arkose's financial processes, supporting its commitment to high growth and profitability. His industry expertise is viewed as a competitive advantage amidst growing cybersecurity threats.

ID R&D has been awarded a patent for a groundbreaking method that enhances biometric security during chatbot communications on mobile devices. This innovative approach captures multiple biometrics in the background without requiring user prompts, ensuring a seamless experience. The technology comes at a pivotal time with the increased usage of chatbots, projected to facilitate $142 billion in consumer spending by 2024, up from $2.8 billion in 2019. The company is positioning itself to secure the rapidly growing conversational AI market amidst rising fraud concerns.

Mitek (NASDAQ: MITK) has appointed Scott Carter as the new Executive Chairperson of the Board, aimed at enhancing growth in the identity verification sector. The identity verification market is valued at $9.5 billion, with Mitek recognized for its innovation and customer focus. Carter, who has been on Mitek's Board since March 2022, brings extensive experience in technology and financial sectors. This strategic move is expected to strengthen Mitek's position as a leader in ID verification solutions, which are increasingly crucial as online security threats grow.