Shield

Shield is a device-first risk AI platform that prevents fraud, bonus hunting, app cloners and emulators in mobile and web apps. It was founded in 2018 and lists offices in Singapore and London.

Detection layer The product list includes SHIELD Device ID, detection of app cloners and virtual environments, and prevention of payment fraud and promo abuse. The company specializes in spotting advanced bypass tools such as Magisk, Frida, Xposed and app cloners, which fraudsters use to fake devices or run many accounts on one phone.

Customers and regions Target verticals are iGaming, super apps, fintech, crypto, ride-hailing and e-commerce. Coverage is global: Asia, Europe, LATAM, Africa and MENA.

Commercial model Enterprise SaaS. A team should ask how device identifiers persist after resets and reinstalls, and how the SDK affects app performance and privacy disclosures in each market.