DeepFakes - Emerging Threat for Public, Business & Private Customers

Many government agencies, private investigator offices and detective agencies, as well as the FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center says it's seeing an increase in reports of deepfake videos and stolen personal identification for job application, investment, crowdfunding, politician statements on TV etc. Deepfakes are a form of artificial intelligence in their compilation of doctored images and sounds that are put together with machine-learning algorithms. Deepfake technology can make it challenging to determine whether the news that is seen and heard on the internet is real.

This evolving form of artificial intelligence is adept at making certain media appear to be real, when in fact they're forged video and audio that are designed to fool you. A surge in what’s known as fake news has shown how deepfakes can trick audiences into believing made-up stories. In our web-centric society, these AI forgeries have become a cybersecurity concern on individual, corporate, national, and international levels. Some of DeepFakes has investigated our top investigation private investigator Switzerland unit.

DeepFake of Elon Musk recommending Scammers

These virtual persons are a DeepFake

You could think of deepfake technology as an advanced form of photo-editing software that makes it easy to alter images. However, deepfake technology goes a lot further in how it manipulates visual and audio content, making fabrications look and sound real. Audio deep fakes are another form of deception. Here’s how they work. Deepfake machine-learning and synthesizing technology creates what are known as “voice skins” or “clones” that enable someone to pose as a prominent figure. An audio deep fake scam is designed to make you believe the voice on the other line is someone you know, like your boss or a client, so you’ll be more willing to take an action — like sending money. As a result, deepfake technology is being used as a nefarious tool for spreading misinformation, stealing, and more. You can learn more about that if you have a case for experts at Cyber Investigative Solutions.

What are DeepFakes for?

A deepfake seeks to deceive viewers with manipulated, fake content. Its creator wants you to believe something was said or happened that never occurred. What’s the purpose in that? Deepfake creators are using this fake media for malicious purposes like spreading misinformation and stealing identities.

What’s the point? While the film industry has used this type of technology for special effects and animations, deepfake technology is now being used for nefarious purposes, including these:

- Phishing and other scams

- Hoaxes

- Celebrity pornography

- Reputation smearing

- Election manipulation

- Social engineering

- Automated disinformation attacks

- Identity theft

- Financial fraud

- Blackmail

- Corporate Scam Cases

- Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Scam Cases

- Social media manipulation

In the last case, blackmailers claim they’ll release a fake but damaging video of you if you don’t give them money or something else of value.

Among the possible risks, deepfakes can threaten cybersecurity, political elections, individual and corporate finances, reputations, and more. This misuse can play out in scams against individuals and companies, including on social media.

How can you spot a DeepFake? There are more then 15 signs how can you spot a DeepFake, Contact Us today for a Quote or Book a meeting with us.

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