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Maxim Baldakov

Head of Fraud & Financial Crime Solutions, META

Maxim Baldakov is a seasoned Anti-fraud Specialist and regional head of Fraud Protection, with a robust background in fraud detection spanning national-scale projects and the development of AI-driven mechanisms for the financial and e-commerce sectors. Skillfully orchestrating comprehensive fraud prevention strategies, Maxim has also developed foundational detection principles for Group-iB Fraud Protection solution. Specializing in data science applications and innovative detection strategies, Maxim is deeply passionate about emerging technologies and is committed to using these advancements to create a more secure digital environment.

Blog posts by Maxim Baldakov

Fraud Protection
February 5, 2025
The Dark Side of Automation and Rise of AI Agents: Emerging Risks of Card Testing Attacks
Card testing attacks exploit stolen credit card details through small, unnoticed purchases to verify active cards for larger fraud. Cybercriminals use bots, proxies, and automation to evade detection, making real-time fraud prevention challenging. Learn how these attacks work and how to protect against them.
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Webinars by Maxim Baldakov

Fraud Matrix 2.0 Webinar
On-Demand
August 20, 2025 · 45 min
Fraud Matrix 2.0 Webinar
Fraud Matrix 2.0 Webinar: Combatting Fraud with Intelligence
Fraud Day Africa 2023
On-Demand
March 30, 2023 · 45 min
Fraud Day Africa 2023
Fraud Intel Series is dedicated to the African region.
Arms race: Fraudster use of neural network technology
On-Demand
March 29, 2022 · 52 min
Arms race: Fraudster use of neural network technology
Needless to mention, as a region rich on natural resources, the Middle East is inevitably attract...
Fraud Hunting Day APAC
On-Demand
February 17, 2022 · 1 hour 4 min
Fraud Hunting Day APAC
Discover Group-IB Fraud Hunting Day: our experts shared the latest fraud hunting techniques, use ...