Listen "Deepfakes: uncovering the security risks"
Episode Synopsis
There's a lot being said (and written) about deepfakes.
And there is no doubt that they can now be very convincing, to the point where they can deceive the human eye.
But are deepfakes just a bit of fun, or do they pose real security risks? Do the dangers lie in manipulating public opinion through fake news, or can deepfakes be used to breach security systems.
Our guest, Dr Andrew Newell, academic researcher and chief scientific officer at iProov, argues that both are happening. Security teams need to take steps to block deepfakes from compromising identity systems, but we all need to guard against their wider influence.
Interview by Stephen Pritchard
And there is no doubt that they can now be very convincing, to the point where they can deceive the human eye.
But are deepfakes just a bit of fun, or do they pose real security risks? Do the dangers lie in manipulating public opinion through fake news, or can deepfakes be used to breach security systems.
Our guest, Dr Andrew Newell, academic researcher and chief scientific officer at iProov, argues that both are happening. Security teams need to take steps to block deepfakes from compromising identity systems, but we all need to guard against their wider influence.
Interview by Stephen Pritchard
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