AI-generated deepfakes used to drive attacks

As generative AI tools have become more powerful, affordable and accessible, cybercriminals are increasingly adopting them to support attacks, these range from business fraud to extortion and identity theft. A new report from Trend Micro shows that deepfakes are no longer just hype but are being used in real-world exploitation, undermining digital trust, exposing companies to new risks, and boosting the business models of cybercriminals. David Sancho, senior threat researcher at Trend says, 'AI-generated media is not just a future risk, it's a real business threat. We're seeing executives impersonated, hiring processes compromised, and financial safeguards bypassed with alarming ease.… [Continue Reading]