{"id":96114,"date":"2024-07-25T08:45:46","date_gmt":"2024-07-25T16:45:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trendmicro.com\/internet-safety?p=96114"},"modified":"2024-08-05T03:06:55","modified_gmt":"2024-08-05T11:06:55","slug":"how-to-protect-yourself-from-deepfakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trendmicro.com\/internet-safety\/blog\/how-to-protect-yourself-from-deepfakes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Protect Yourself from Deepfakes\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Deepfakes leverage artificial intelligence to produce highly realistic yet fake videos or audio of people, making it seem like they are saying or doing things they never actually did. Deepfake technology is being used to scam people on live video calls, posing significant risks to individuals and organizations alike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On a video call, how do you know if you\u2019re speaking to the real person or an impersonator using deepfake technology? In a world filled with deepfakes, seeing is no longer believing, so understanding and combating the dangers they pose is more crucial than ever. For a deep dive into what exactly a deepfake is and how to spot them, check out our Deepfakes 101<\/a><\/strong> post.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Dangers of Deepfakes <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In a recent Trend Micro study conducted in June 2024, 64% of people reported that they are very or extremely concerned with criminals using deepfakes to scam people<\/strong>1<\/strong><\/sup>.  Deepfake video calls in particular present a wide range of dangers, including identity theft and fraud, where scammers convincingly impersonate others for financial gain, as seen in a case where a Hong Kong finance worker was duped into transferring $25 million<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s particularly concerning about deepfake video calls is that cybercriminals can convincingly impersonate anyone\u2014a friend, a new romantic partner, or a prospective employer\u2014making it increasingly challenging to verify the true identity of the person you are communicating with.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Top Tips to Spot Deepfake Video Callers <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Below are some best practices for identifying and mitigating the risks of deepfake video calls: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Be Skeptical <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Adopting a skeptical mindset is a great practical real-time defense. When interacting with someone online or over video call: <\/p>\n\n\n\n