Category Archives: deepfake

How a new wave of deepfake-driven cybercrime targets businesses

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As deepfake attacks on businesses dominate news headlines, detection experts are gathering valuable insights into how these attacks came into being and the vulnerabilities they exploit. Between 2023 and 2024, frequent phishing and social engineering campaigns led to account hijacking and theft of assets and data, identity theft, and reputational damage to businesses across industries. […]

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Smashing Security podcast #372: The fake deepfake, and Estate insecurity

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Remember when a US mother was accused of distributing explicit deepfake photos and videos to try to get her teenage daughter’s cheerleading rivals kicked off the team? Well, there has been a surprising development. And learn how cybercriminals have be… Continue reading Smashing Security podcast #372: The fake deepfake, and Estate insecurity→

Social engineering in the era of generative AI: Predictions for 2024

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Breakthroughs in large language models (LLMs) are driving an arms race between cybersecurity and social engineering scammers. Here’s how it’s set to play out in 2024. For businesses, generative AI is both a curse and an opportunity. As enterprises race to adopt the technology, they also take on a whole new layer of cyber risk. […]

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Deepfake of Principal’s Voice Is the Latest Case of AI Being Used for Harm

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Everyone — not just politicians and celebrities — should be concerned about this increasingly powerful deep-fake technology, experts say.
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Smashing Security podcast #369: Keeping the lights on after a ransomware attack

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Leicester City Council suffers a crippling ransomware attack, and a massive data breach, but is it out of the dark yet? And as election fever hits India we take a close eye at deepfakery.

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LastPass Dodges Deepfake Scam: CEO Impersonation Attempt Thwarted

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By Waqas
Cybercriminals using deepfakes to target businesses! LastPass narrowly avoids security breach after employee identifies fake CEO in WhatsApp call. Read how LastPass is urging awareness against evolving social engineering tactics.
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Deepfake Threat: $2 Deceptive Content Undermines Election Integrity

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By Deeba Ahmed
In 2024, over 60 countries worldwide are holding elections. The most significant threat to the integrity of these elections? Deepfake videos, readily accessible on the dark web and Telegram, with prices ranging from as low as $2 to $100…. Continue reading Deepfake Threat: $2 Deceptive Content Undermines Election Integrity→