How do phishing campaigns use deepfake audio to impersonate individuals?

Phishing campaigns can use deepfake audio to impersonate individuals by manipulating recordings of someone’s voice to make it seem like they are giving instructions or asking for sensitive information. These deepfake audio messages can be used to trick individuals into providing personal or financial information.

Tools that can help detect such scams involving deepfake audio include advanced voice analysis software, which can analyze audio recordings to detect signs of manipulation or artificial editing. Additionally, some cybersecurity companies have developed technologies specifically designed to detect and block deepfake content, including deepfake detection tools that can identify irregularities in audio recordings that indicate tampering. Staying vigilant, verifying the identity of callers, and not sharing sensitive information based solely on a phone call or message can also help protect against falling victim to such scams.