Security Nudge. Deepfake Phishing Grew By 3,000 Percent In 2023. Sponsored By CybSafe.

Phishing is perhaps the most persistent cybersecurity threat, and Hacker Noon reports that it’s only getting worse. The introduction of new technologies, such as deepfakes, have opened the doors for attackers to create more sophisticated – and at times, sinister – scams. Deepfake phishing isn’t just dangerous – it’s growing at an alarming rate. According to one report, deepfake fraud attempts rose by 3,000 percent in 2023. The same research also found that cybercriminals are using deepfake videos and pictures to get past biometric security, which can lead to account compromise attacks. Experts have attributed this surge to the increased accessibility of deep learning models. These advanced AI algorithms used to require large budgets and high-level data science experience, but now, they’re a dime a dozen and require little to no coding knowledge. Further, with generative AI more available than ever, it's evident that deepfake phishing is a lasting threat. People will never be able to spot deepfakes with 100 percent accuracy, but there are ways to protect yourself and your organization. Emphasizing a company culture of awareness, implementing security awareness training for employees, and frequently adjusting technical defenses cover the latest threats such as deepfakes. This 60-second "Security Nudge" is brought to you by CybSafe, developers of the Human Risk Management Platform. Learn more at https://cybsafe.com