Deepfake news and trends

FTC Sees Jump in AI-Related Scams on Social Media
Security & Fraud // March 17, 2024

Federal regulators have reportedly recorded a jump in AI-related scam ads on social media. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has seen a sharp rise in complaints in the last year involving ads that either used artificial intelligence (AI) or claimed to use it to pull people into scams, Bloomberg...

Online Romance Scams Grow More Sophisticated With Deepfakes, Advanced Tech
Security & Fraud // February 13, 2024

In this era of connectivity, where virtual encounters often precede physical ones, online relationships have become a breeding ground for exploitation, with fraudsters capitalizing on the vulnerabilities of hopeful hearts for financial gain.  This darker side of romance manifests in the rising tide of online...

ID R&D Unveils AI Tool to Spot Voice Deepfakes
artificial intelligence // January 09, 2024

ID R&D has introduced a voice clone detection tool to combat AI-driven fraud. The voice biometrics company announced the new offering Tuesday (Jan. 9), saying it was designed to detect voice clones and audio deepfakes and prevent fraud and crime. “Just as deepfakes have made it harder to...

Rise of AI-Powered Deepfake Imposter Scams Threatens Individuals and Banks
Security & Fraud // August 22, 2023

Deepfake technology, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), is reportedly becoming a favored tool for criminals engaged in imposter scams, posing a significant threat to individuals and the banking industry. This surge in cybertheft and financial scams has prompted regulators, law enforcement agencies and financial institutions...

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Online Romance Scams Grow More Sophisticated With Deepfakes, Advanced Tech

February 13, 2024
In this era of connectivity, where virtual encounters often precede physical ones, online relationships have become a breeding ground for exploitation, with fraudsters capitalizing on the vulnerabilities of hopeful hearts for financial gain.  This darker side of romance manifests in the rising tide of online romance scams, also known as confidence scams. In these schemes, […]

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Pindrop Raises $100 Million in Battle Against Deepfake Calls

July 17, 2024
Voice authentication and security firm Pindrop has raised $100 million in debt financing. The funding, announced Wednesday (July 17) and coming from Hercules Capital, allows Pindrop to further develop its audio, voice, and artificial intelligence (AI) technologies for customers in industries that include banking, finance, contact center, insurance, utilities, healthcare and retail. “Contact centers, which […]

FTC Sees Jump in AI-Related Scams on Social Media

March 17, 2024
Federal regulators have reportedly recorded a jump in AI-related scam ads on social media. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has seen a sharp rise in complaints in the last year involving ads...

ID R&D Unveils AI Tool to Spot Voice Deepfakes

January 09, 2024
ID R&D has introduced a voice clone detection tool to combat AI-driven fraud. The voice biometrics company announced the new offering Tuesday (Jan. 9), saying it was designed to detect voice...

Rise of AI-Powered Deepfake Imposter Scams Threatens Individuals and Banks

August 22, 2023
Deepfake technology, powered by artificial intelligence (AI), is reportedly becoming a favored tool for criminals engaged in imposter scams, posing a significant threat to individuals and the banking industry. This...