India's national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents in the country, the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In), has recently issued an advisory warning about the rising threats posed by Al-generated deepfakes.
Deepfake technology, which involves the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create highly realistic and convincing fake videos, images, and audio, is becoming increasingly sophisticated. This technology poses significant risks, including the potential for disinformation, fraud, and social engineering attacks.
The advisory highlights risks such as misinformation, financial fraud, and privacy violations, and provides guidance for individuals and organizations to detect and counter these threats.
Here are some key points from the advisory:
1. Verify Sources: Ensure digital content is from reliable sources before sharing or acting on it.
2. Look for Anomalies: Identify signs such as unnatural blinking, mismatched lip-sync, inconsistent lighting, or distorted visuals.
3. Cross-Reference Information: Confirm the accuracy of content through multiple trusted sources
4. Limit Personal Data: Avoid sharing high-resolution images or videos online.
5. Use Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Secure accounts with MFA to reduce risks of hacking.
6. Monitor Public Channels: Keep track of potential deepfake content targeting your Organization.
7. Adopt Secure Communication: Use encrypted channels for sensitive discussions to prevent interception.
The advisory also urges organizations to strengthen detection tools, monitor public channels, and enhance digital forensics capabilities.
The advisory, with original issued date of 27 November 2024, serves as a critical resource for identifying, assessing, and mitigating the threats posed by synthetic media.
It's crucial to stay informed and vigilant about these threats.
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