Cybertrons

  Deep-fake technology, once a novelty for entertainment, has rapidly evolved into a significant cybersecurity threat. As we move through 2024, the risks posed by deep-fakes are becoming more pronounced, affecting not just individuals but also businesses, governments, and entire industries. What is Deep-fake Technology? Deep-fakes are AI-generated videos, images, or audio that convincingly mimic real people, often with malicious intent. By manipulating facial features, voice patterns, and other characteristics, these fake media pieces can create realistic but entirely fabricated scenarios. How Deep-fakes are Used in Cyberattacks Deep fakes are being weaponized in several alarming ways: Corporate Fraud: Cybercriminals are using deep fakes to impersonate executives in video calls or voice messages, convincing employees to transfer funds or share sensitive information. For example, a finance employee in Hong Kong was tricked into transferring $25 million after criminals used deep fake tec