The Emerging Threats of Deepfake Attacks and Countermeasures

TL;DR

This paper discusses the increasing sophistication of deepfake technology, its threats to society, and explores potential countermeasures to mitigate its malicious use across various sectors.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of deepfakes, their societal impact, and reviews potential solutions and future research directions to address this emerging threat.

Findings

Deepfake technology poses significant risks to security and trust.

Current countermeasures include detection algorithms and policy measures.

Deepfake threats are evolving, requiring ongoing research and adaptation.

Abstract

Deepfake technology (DT) has taken a new level of sophistication. Cybercriminals now can manipulate sounds, images, and videos to defraud and misinform individuals and businesses. This represents a growing threat to international institutions and individuals which needs to be addressed. This paper provides an overview of deepfakes, their benefits to society, and how DT works. Highlights the threats that are presented by deepfakes to businesses, politics, and judicial systems worldwide. Additionally, the paper will explore potential solutions to deepfakes and conclude with future research direction.