AI Vs. AI: How Deepfake Attacks Are Changing Authentication Forever
Security Boulevard, Thursday, June 26th, 2025
Imagine receiving a video call from your company's CEO asking you to immediately transfer $25 million to a specific bank account for an urgent acquisition deal.
The voice sounds exactly right, the face looks perfectly natural, and even the small mannerisms you've noticed over years of working together are present. You might not think twice about following such instructions, especially if you work in a high-pressure environment where quick decisions are valued. But what if I told you that this exact scenario has already happened to a British engineering firm called Arup, and they lost $25 million to attackers who never actually spoke to their CEO at all?