Deepfake Dilemma: Why Your Zoom Calls Might Need a Lie Detector

Deepfake attacks are on the rise, with 62% of organizations experiencing one in the past year. Companies must integrate deepfake detection into tools like Microsoft Teams or Zoom to combat these threats. According to Gartner’s Akif Khan, combining deepfakes with social engineering is a potent mix, leaving employees on the frontlines of detection.

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Deepfakes: The ultimate “you can’t trust your eyes or ears” technology that’s making HR departments everywhere question if that video call with the CEO was really just about the new coffee machine.

Key Points:

  • 62% of organizations faced deepfake attacks in the last year.
  • Deepfakes are mainly used in social engineering scams.
  • There’s a push for integrating deepfake detection in tools like Zoom and Teams.
  • Awareness training and process reviews are key defense strategies.
  • 32% of organizations also reported attacks on AI applications.

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