Deepfakes: What they are and how to spot them

The term “deepfake” is used for photo, video or audio content that has been manipulated to make it seem that the subject is doing or saying something they never did or said. This content is created by using AI and machine learning techniques. Some deep… Continue reading Deepfakes: What they are and how to spot them

Smashing Security podcast #290: Uber, Rockstar, and crystal balls

Researchers reveal how your eyeglasses could be leaking secrets when you’re on video conferencing calls, we take a look at the recent data breaches involving Uber and Grand Theft Auto 6, and we cast an eye at what threats may be around the corner…

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How to spot deep-faked candidates during interviews

The FBI recently issued a warning that malicious attackers are using deepfakes to apply for a variety of remote work positions via virtual interviews over the internet. These positions include IT, database, and developer positions with access to custom… Continue reading How to spot deep-faked candidates during interviews

Attackers are using deepfakes to snag remote IT jobs

Malicious individuals are using stolen personally identifiable information (PII) and voice and video deepfakes to try to land remote IT, programming, database and software-related jobs, the FBI has warned last week. The increasing malicious use of deep… Continue reading Attackers are using deepfakes to snag remote IT jobs

Zelenskyy deepfake crude, but still might be a harbinger of dangers ahead

A deepfake video of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was quickly removed from Meta’s platform, but experts called it worrisome nonetheless.

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Deepfake President Zelensky calls on Ukraine to surrender, as TV station hacked

A video clip shared on social media yesterday showed what appeared – to anyone who wasn’t paying proper attention at least – to be Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky calling on his country’s citizens and army to lay down their weapons and surrender… Continue reading Deepfake President Zelensky calls on Ukraine to surrender, as TV station hacked

Deepfake tool gives animated life stories of dead relatives a voice

Early last year, MyHeritage made use of deepfake technology to bring old photos of deceased loved ones to life. Deep Nostalgia went viral and more than 100 million animations have since been created. Now the genealogy company is back with LiveStory, wh… Continue reading Deepfake tool gives animated life stories of dead relatives a voice

Digital IDs under attack: How to tackle the threat?

Digital identification is the focus of two reports by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA): an analysis of self-sovereign identity (SSI) and a study of major face presentation attacks. Trust in the identity of a natural or legal person h… Continue reading Digital IDs under attack: How to tackle the threat?

Ransomware, supply chain, and deepfakes: The top threats the finance industry needs to prepare for

The finance industry is constantly targeted by numerous threat actors, and they are always innovating and trying new techniques (such as deepfakes) to outsmart security teams and breach an organization’s network. In addition to that, there is currently… Continue reading Ransomware, supply chain, and deepfakes: The top threats the finance industry needs to prepare for