Computer-generated children’s voices so realistic they fool their own parents. Masks created with photos from social media that can penetrate a system protected by face ID. They sound like the stuff of science fiction, but these techniques are already available to criminals preying on everyday consumers.
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Deepfake imposter scams are driving a new wave of fraud
He points out that AI simultaneously helps criminals increase the volume and customization of attacks. “It’s a fair bet that over the next two or three years we’re going to see more AI-generated criminal attacks,” says Pope, a former deputy commissioner in the New Zealand Police who oversaw some of the nation’s highest-profile criminal cases. “What AI does is accelerate the levels of sophistication and the ability of these bad people to pivot very quickly. AI makes it easier for them.”
