Beware the Deepfake AI Scam: Protecting Yourself in the Age of Digital Deception

Recently disturbing reports emerged revealing scammers’ exploitation of deepfake AI technology. They masqueraded as the company's CFO in a video call effectively deceiving a member of the finance team within a multinational Hong Kong-based subsidiary. Leading to losses of 25.6 million USD, the incident underscores the pervasive threat posed by deepfake AI. In this post, we delve into the phenomenon of deepfake AI, its potential impact on various aspects of our lives, and the proactive measures we can adopt to shield ourselves from falling victim to deepfake AI scams.