Deepfakes And Cybercrime Stories In The Age of AI

Everyone has heard of online hackers, phishing, and scams. Now, with the advancements and availability of AI, cybercrime has reached a new, and scary, level — deepfakes. Cybercriminals are using artificial intelligence to create deepfakes, fake videos, cloned voices, and realistic impersonations designed to deceive and exploit. This training course explains how AI can be used to create audio and video impersonations of people. Called “deepfakes,” these impersonations are used by cybercriminals to spread misinformation and trick unsuspecting people into handing over money, confidential information, or other valuables. Viewers are taught the importance of being alert to deepfakes and are shown ways to protect themselves from becoming a victim. For example, don’t immediately respond to an urgent call or video request. Always call a verified phone number to confirm the urgent request was real and valid. In this new age of AI, it is crucial for everyone to know about deepfakes and the harm they cause. Take this course to learn more about deepfakes and important precautions that should be taken.