December 15, 2024

India: Growing Concern over Deepfakes – CERT-In Issues Advisory

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Deepfakes Defined: Deepfakes are AI-generated synthetic media that manipulate videos, images, or audio to appear authentic.
Key Risks Highlighted: CERT-In’s advisory underscores threats like financial fraud (e.g., impersonation scams), disinformation (e.g., fake videos manipulating public opinion), and erosion of trust in media and institutions.
Preventive Measures: Suggested steps include verifying sources before sharing content, cross-referencing with reliable information, minimizing the sharing of high-resolution personal media, enabling privacy settings, and using Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) to secure accounts.
Significance: The advisory serves as a critical guide for individuals, organizations, and businesses to navigate and mitigate the escalating risks posed by deepfake technology.
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