Convincing fakes.
WHAT IS NOW POSSIBLE
Video of a real person saying things they did not say Audio in a specific person's voice from a short sample Photographs of people who do not exist Convincing fake documents
WHAT THIS IS USED FOR
Fraud, principally Harassment and abuse Political manipulation Reputational attacks
WHAT PROTECTS YOU
Verification through a channel the other party did not provide Calling back on a number you already have Agreed verification words within families and businesses
WHAT TO NEVER DO
Create synthetic media of a real person without their consent Clone a voice without permission
Both cause serious harm and both are unlawful in many jurisdictions.
FOR BUSINESSES
No change to payment details without a phone call to a known number.
That single control defeats the most financially damaging attack.
IF YOU ARE TARGETED
Document it, report it, and tell anyone who might be deceived.
WHAT TO TELL FAMILY
Particularly older relatives: a voice is no longer proof.
