AI Pulse: Election Deepfakes, Disasters, Scams & more

October 31, 2024 at 04:02PM In the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, AI-generated misinformation, including deepfakes, threatens electoral integrity. State actors and cybercriminals exploit synthetic media for disruption, slander, and extortion. Effective detection tools and public awareness are critical, as fake content can have persistent emotional impacts even after debunking. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more

Innovation, Not Regulation, Will Protect Corporations From Deepfakes

May 3, 2024 at 10:04AM High-profile individuals are calling for government regulation of deepfakes, but an open letter suggests innovation, not regulation, as the solution. The letter highlights the rapid proliferation of deepfakes and recent scams, arguing that CEOs and management should take responsibility for defending against deepfakes using advanced authentication, AI tools, and content … Read more

LastPass Employee Targeted With Deepfake Calls

April 12, 2024 at 05:30AM A LastPass employee was recently targeted in a phishing attack using deepfake technology, with threat actors impersonating the company’s CEO. The employee, suspicious of the urgency and communication outside of normal business hours, ignored the messages and reported the incident. LastPass emphasizes the increasing use of deepfakes in cyber attacks … Read more

Cybercriminals are stealing Face ID scans to break into mobile banking accounts

February 15, 2024 at 09:02AM Cybercriminals have targeted iOS users by distributing trojanized smartphone apps, named GoldPickaxe and GoldPickaxe.iOS, in Vietnam and Thailand. These apps collect biometric data and intercept SMS messages to access bank accounts. They use deepfake technology and social engineering to steal identities and break into victims’ banks. This reveals the maturity … Read more