Digital Deception: Staying Ahead of Fraud in an AI-Powered World
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Information Technology
| Monday, January 12, 2026 |
| 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Salon C |
Overview
Salon C
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Discover how new technology like artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful tool for bad actors, in addition to less tech-savvy tactics, as the fraud landscape never stops evolving. This session will break down the latest payments fraud trends and offer best practices for employees to effectively identify and react to fraud attempts when your organization is targeted -- lessons that are especially important as technology constantly shifts the threat landscape, challenging even the most vigilant teams to keep up.
Speaker
Malisa Day
Senior Vice President
U.S. Bank
Digital Deception: Staying ahead of fraud in an AI-powered world
Abstract
Discover how new technology like artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming a powerful tool for bad actors, in addition to less tech-savvy tactics, as the fraud landscape never stops evolving. This session will break down the latest payments fraud trends and offer best practices for employees to effectively identify and react to fraud attempts when your organization is targeted -- lessons that are especially important as technology constantly shifts the threat landscape, challenging even the most vigilant teams to keep up.
Biography
Malisa is a Senior Vice President at U.S. Bank , with over 35 years of experience in government banking, particularly in treasury management. Over the years, she has honed her skills and earned the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation, which stands as a testament to her dedication and proficiency in this field. In addition to her CTP designation, she is also a Process Engineer Black Belt, which has equipped her with the ability to streamline processes and enhance efficiencies. As a Relationship Manager she specializes in municipalities and higher education clients, providing them with tailored banking solutions that not only meet but exceed their expectations. Malisa holds a BA from California State University , Fullerton. Malisa has a philanthropic heart and gives back to the community by sitting on boards for Habitat for Humanity, 5 Acres , U.S. Bank Women’s Network and Volunteer Network.
Mike Watercott
VP, Working Capital Consultant
U.S. Bank
Digital Deception: Staying Ahead of Fraud in an AI-Powered World
Biography
Mike is a Vice President within Working Capital Consulting at U.S. Bank, with over 19 years’ experience in treasury management. He is focused on documenting client end-to-end processes to identify opportunities to mitigate risk, optimize efficiencies, enhance visibility, and increase payments control. Based in Minneapolis, Mike holds a BA from Winona State University and is a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP).