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How a Simple Detail Foiled a High Stakes Deepfake Attack
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A cybersecurity startup, Wiz, which is valued at $12 billion, thwarted a deepfake attack targeting its internal systems. Hackers manipulated audio of CEO Assaf Rappaport's voice to steal login credentials. Employees detected inconsistencies in the deepfake audio, recognizing differences in tone and delivery stemming from Rappaport's known public speaking anxiety. Recently, a similar deepfake attack occurred at a major advertising company, which also failed. A survey from cybersecurity firm Regula indicated that in 2024, half of global companies experienced deepfake attacks, with 66% of business leaders considering them a significant threat. Learn more on this news visit us at: https://greyjournal.net/
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