PriMera Scientific Engineering (ISSN: 2834-2550)

Research Article

Volume 8 Issue 4

The Dual Nature of AI: Exploring Its Impact on FinTech IT Security

Vlado Treneski* and Anna Penkova

April 02, 2026

Abstract

We are all witnesses to the intensive integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in the field of financial technology. I can say it’s a double-edged sword that offers both promising solutions to problems and potential pitfalls of IT security. This article explores the various impacts of artificial intelligence on security in the financial technology industry and highlights some positive and negative examples of its impact.

Keywords: Fintech; Artificial intelligence; IT security; Financial services

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