Unmasking Deepfake AI Technology And Its Impact On Security - Couverture souple

Fokianos Ph.D., Dr. Nikolaos

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798871281420

Editeur : Independently published, 2025

Synopsis

H: (Helen, the assistant to John Smith, owner of John Smith Industries, a colossal car manufacturer)
JS: (John Smith)
J: (Jim, the Chief Financial Officer and John Smith’s trusted right-hand man)

(Helen’s office phone rings)

H: John Smith’s office, how can I help you?
JS: Good morning, Helen. It’s John.
H: Good morning, Mr. Smith. How was your night?
JS: Great, thanks. Listen, I need you to take this down—I'm driving, and it’s urgent. Ask Jim, the CFO, to transfer $225,000 to the crypto account: xxxxxxxxxxxxx. Got it? Please repeat the account number to confirm.
H: Certainly, Mr. Smith. The account number is xxxxxxxxxxxxx.
JS: Perfect. Get him to proceed immediately. I’ll sign off on it as soon as I’m back. Okay? I’m waiting on the line.
H: Of course, Mr. Smith. One moment, please.
(Helen puts the call on hold.)
H: Mr. Smith, Jim would like to speak with you to verify. Shall I transfer the call?
JS: Sure, Helen. Thanks.
H: You’re welcome, Sir. One moment.

(Jim picks up the call)

J: Hello? John, is that you? It’s Jim. Why didn’t you call me directly on my mobile?
JS: Hi, Jim. Yes, it’s me. My phone’s screen broke a little while ago, so I redialed Helen’s number. Is that a problem?
J: Hahaha, of course not. Should I process this transfer now?
JS: Yes, please.
J: From your private account or the company’s account?
JS: Better use the company’s account. It’s for a new developer I’ve just recruited from Microsoft. They’ll be building our next-generation infotainment software.
J: Got it. One moment... Done. Anything else?
JS: No, Jim. That’s all for now. I’ve got to go. Talk later.
J: Sure thing. Bye, John.
JS: Bye.

Now, imagine if this call was initiated using deepfake AI technology while the real John Smith was en route to his office. The deepfake could replicate his voice so convincingly that even he might question if it wasn’t his own. If ambient traffic noise were layered into the call, it would become nearly impossible for Helen and Jim to detect the fraud. In such a scenario, they could unknowingly transfer significant money to a cybercriminal’s anonymous cryptocurrency account.

The names and companies mentioned here are purely fictional, a product of the writer’s imagination. However, can you be certain such a scenario won’t happen shortly? Are we truly prepared to face the challenges posed by deepfake technology?

I don’t think so.

This book is designed to raise awareness about such risks and encourage readers to spread the word before it’s too late.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Independently published
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798871281420
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 153
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg