Quick Takes: The Rise Deepfakes in Scamming Businesses
From Stolen Podcast with Erin West · 4:22
Show by Erin West
Scams and fraud targeting your employees are evolving rapidly, especially with the rise of AI. Erin West highlights alarming trends in corporate cybersecurity that every professional should know. Erin shares the example of a finance professional who transferred $25 million to scammers after a sophisticated deepfake impersonating his company's executives. Impersonation scams involving company executives are on the rise, with reports indicating a doubling of such cases. Concerning trends are emerging in HR as well. Companies are grappling with fake employees making it through the recruitment process. At the same time, scammers are impersonating HR recruiters to deceive potential candidates. Keep an eye out for these tactics and ensure you’re not caught off guard. For more insights, tune into the full episodes of Stolen and visit us online: https://www.operationshamrock.org/podcast/stolen
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