The percentage of cybersecurity professionals reporting being "least prepared" for deepfake attacks jumped from 6% to 28% in just one year. Voice cloning and video deepfakes are no longer science fiction—they're active attack vectors being used against businesses today.
What is Vishing?
Vishing (voice phishing) uses phone calls to deceive victims. With AI voice cloning, attackers can now make calls that sound exactly like someone the target knows and trusts—their CEO, CFO, or even family members.
In 2024, a finance employee at a multinational company transferred $25 million after attending a video call with what they believed were their CFO and colleagues. Every person on the call was a deepfake.
Types of Deepfake Attacks
Phone calls impersonating executives to authorize wire transfers, share credentials, or divulge sensitive information.
Real-time video manipulation on conference calls, creating convincing fake participants.
Fake voicemails from "executives" requesting urgent action, especially effective outside business hours.
Combining deepfakes with breached personal data for highly convincing social engineering.