AI Video Phishing

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AI Video Phishing: Deepfake Meetings Steal Company Secrets

AI Video Phishing: Deepfake Meetings Steal Company Secrets

On April 7, 2025, security experts revealed a shocking new scam. Hackers used AI-generated deepfake video calls to trick employees into transferring $3 million from 23 companies.

New Threat: Fake CEOs in video calls asking for urgent money transfers!

How the Deepfake Scam Worked

1. Social Media Recon

  • Collected CEO videos from YouTube interviews
  • Cloned voices from podcast appearances
  • Studied meeting habits from employee posts

2. Perfect Fake Meetings

  • Used AI tools like DeepFace Live
  • Added realistic meeting room backgrounds
  • Simulated natural blinking/head movements

3. Money Transfer Tricks

  • "Urgent supplier payment needed NOW!"
  • "Don't tell anyone - confidential deal!"
  • Fake documents sent during call

Protection Checklist

  • ✅ Verify calls with secret handshake questions
  • ✅ Check for unnatural shadows in video
  • ✅ Always confirm transfers via 2 channels

New Security Certifications

The CISA now requires:

  • Deepfake Detection Specialist
  • Video Authentication Training
  • AI Social Engineering Defense

Why This Changes Everything

  1. 85% of people trust video calls
  2. Average loss: $130,000 per company
  3. Scams happened in 14 languages

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