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NEWS: AUSTRAC boss says ‘behavioural technology’ can stop fraud in real time

AI News July 01, 2026 11:02 PM
NEWS: AUSTRAC boss says ‘behavioural technology’ can stop fraud in real time

By PAUL O’DONOGHUE, Senior Correspondent

BEHAVIOURAL technology can help financial institutions to stop fraud in real time, according to the CEO of AUSTRAC.

Brendan Thomas, the head of the agency, said the new systems can aid in fighting against scammers who are also utilising the likes of AI.

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