THE AI ILLUSIONIST: DEEPFAKE
What is it? How can you protect yourself from these scams?
Deepfake AI uses advanced artificial intelligence to create hyper-realistic fake videos, images, or audio. These forgeries can make it seem like someone said or did something they never actually did.
Once a novelty, deepfakes are now being used by hackers and scammers to:
- Impersonate your boss, coworkers, friends, or family members
- Clone voices to trick you into sending money
- Spread misinformation or fake news
- Bypass facial or voice recognition security
How to Protect Yourself
If you get a strange message, video, or voice note — even from someone you know — double-check through another channel. Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for a second layer of protection. Watch for unnatural blinking, facial expressions, lip-sync issues, robotic-like or inconsistent body movement, or voice tones. Install trusted security software and keep your devices up-to-date.
Deepfake scams are not just a tech problem — they’re a personal security threat. As the technology improves, so must our awareness and defenses. Protect your identity. Question what you see. Stay one step ahead. Stay cyber-safe.
If you are ever unsure if the communication you receive from RTC Networks is legitimate or not, please give us a call at 701.862.3115.