I'm trying to figure out how realistic and common deepfake attacks are. Should organizations take these threats seriously? Does the risk vary depending on the industry? Any insights would help!
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From my experience in cybersecurity, deepfake attacks can be quite serious, especially for large organizations. They're often aimed at high-level employees who can authorize payments. It's crucial for companies to have strong security measures in place—like thorough verification processes and regular training on how to spot such attacks. We usually discuss concepts like "whaling" where scammers target executives. Ignoring these threats can lead to significant losses, so awareness is key!
It's only going to get worse for smaller companies too as deepfakes become more widespread. Any public figures are targets since scamming them can be hugely profitable.