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Identity verification firm Shufti projects document deepfakes will rise about 40-fold this year. That would make fake documents about four in five of the AI fraud attempts it blocks. I asked CTO Faryam Asif what sits behind the number. Document deepfakes are the fastest-growing type of AI fraud that Shufti blocks. They are identity documents … Read more
Identity risk can start with a seemingly routine call. At 9:17 a.m., the help desk phone rings. The voice sounds calm, familiar, and slightly annoyed. It belongs to the CFO. Or seems to. He says he is locked out and needs access restored right away. The technician recognizes the voice and sends the reset link. … Read more
In 2025, deepfake-enabled fraud increased sharply, changing how attackers operate. This threat is now a top concern in cybersecurity predictions for 2026. Security teams, insurers, and brokers are working hard to keep up. One threat dominates. Deepfake-as-a-service has unleashed mass-market crimeware at alarming speed. The barrier for high-impact impersonation has plummeted. Attackers accelerate their cycles … Read more