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Deep Fakes: The Growing Risk of Realistic Cyber Attacks
Published on: 26 Jun 2025
Last modified on: 24 Sep 2025

Protect Your Organisation from Advanced Cyber Threats
Imagine receiving a video call from a senior leader instructing you to transfer large sums of money—would you question its authenticity?
With deep fake technology, such scenarios are no longer hypothetical. This guide reveals the escalating risk of deep fake cyberattacks and provides strategies to protect your organisation.

Why This Matters
Deep fake technology is advancing rapidly, making cyberattacks more convincing and dangerous.
Organisations need to adapt to this evolving threat landscape by educating teams, strengthening protocols, and staying vigilant.


What’s Inside This Guide?
Understand the Threat
Discover how cybercriminals use AI-driven deep fakes to create realistic audio and video impersonations. Learn about real-world examples, like fabricated CFO instructions, designed to exploit trust.
Deep Fakes in Phishing
Explore how attackers combine deep fake technology with phishing tactics, cloning websites and using fake addresses to deceive even vigilant employees.
How to Stay Safe
Follow Verified Procedures: Always verify requests through trusted channels. Avoid Clicking on Links: Access websites directly rather than relying on message links Report Suspicious Activity: Raise concerns immediately to protect the wider organisation
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Discover how cybercriminals use AI-driven deepfakes to create realistic audio and video impersonations. Learn about real-world examples, like fabricated CFO instructions, designed to exploit trust in our guide.