Launch of a New Offering to Combat Sophisticated Phishing Attacks
— A Multi-Layered Defense Solution Integrating FIDO2, Biometric Authentication, Voice Verification, and Mental Check —
September 4, 2025
Digital Platformer, Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Kazutaka Matsuda; hereinafter “Digital Platformer”) today announced the launch* of a new joint multi-layered defense offering to counter the rapid surge in unauthorized access and fraudulent remittances caused by phishing scams.
This new offering provides a comprehensive mechanism that ensures both “identity authenticity” and “genuineness of intent” throughout the entire process—from eKYC and login to transaction execution. It is designed to address threats that conventional methods cannot adequately defend against, such as AiTM (Adversary-in-the-Middle) attacks that bypass ID/password or OTP authentication, and SIM-swap fraud.
*At this stage, only certain functions are being made available.*現時点では一部機能の提供開始となります
Background
In 2025, phishing scams impersonating securities firms and banks have surged dramatically. By July, there were more than 10,000 unauthorized logins to securities accounts, with fraudulent transactions reaching an unprecedented 6.2 trillion yen. The schemes have become increasingly sophisticated, including phishing emails and SMS messages that impersonate financial institutions to steal IDs and passwords, as well as the abuse of suspicious domains such as “.top.” In response, the National Police Agency and Financial Services Agency (FSA) have issued urgent alerts.
The FSA has made clear that financial services with inadequate cybersecurity measures could face suspension of operations, and is promoting the mandatory adoption of multi-factor authentication (MFA). At the same time, industries such as securities, banking, and e-money are facing severe threats from phishing and socially engineered attacks involving deepfake audio. Static identity checks or single-layer MFA are no longer sufficient.
Overview of the New Offering
The solution features a multi-layered security scheme that integrates the following authentication elements:
- eKYC：Legally valid identity verification through DID (Decentralized ID) linked to Japan’s “My Number” card
- Login: High anti-phishing authentication via FIDO2 and biometric verification
- Transaction Confirmation: Voice authentication (voiceprint) to prove user inten
- Mental Check: Response behavior and psychological state analysis to detect coercion or fraudulent manipulation
- Dark Web Diagnostic Service
(Partially in preparation)
Through this layered structure, the system enables real-time proof that “the individual is acting of their own will.”
Benefits by Industry
- Securities Firms: Prevents immediate asset liquidation risk from AiTM + OTP relay attacks
- Banks: Defends against SIM-swap OTP theft and fraudulent remittances
- E-Money Providers: Introduces multi-layer verification at the transaction stage to combat credential-stuffing and QR code phishing
- Insurance & Travel Industries: Records policyholder voice as evidence to prevent impersonation in claims
Future Development
Going forward, we will continue to enhance this offering with flexibility and performance to meet the needs of service providers, while expanding availability to financial institutions, electronic payment operators, and public institutions both domestically and internationally.
Some features of this solution will also be showcased at an exhibition scheduled for September 2025.
Digital Platformer Inc.
Digital Platformer leverages Japan’s leading blockchain technology to guarantee “authenticity” through trustless ID and provide “reliability” for secure ownership and transactions of digital assets. By connecting diverse services and advancing transaction automation, we create “autonomy” in the flow of people, goods, and money—supporting the formation of new economic ecosystems.
For inquiries regarding this matter, please contact
Digital Platformer, Inc.
contact@digitalplatformer.co.jp
Web：https://digitalplatformer.co.jp/