Deepfakes in Politics
While deepfakes are pervasive in the environment of scams we’d be remiss not to note the impact of deepfakes in politics. Deepfake photos and video are quickly becoming the go-to…
Synthetic Media for “Fun and Profit”
In our last post, we explored the process the New York Times went through to determine whether the photos Donald Trump posted of Nicolás Maduro were real. We dug into…
Assess the Veracity of Photos
Everyone struggles with determining whether photos you see online are “real” or whether they might be synthetic media. If you’re feeling overwhelmed by that task, you’re not alone. Even the…
Understanding IMSI Catchers and Mobile Security Risks
We regularly monitor evolving threats to mobile network security. Due to fundamental design elements in cellular protocols – such as one-way authentication in earlier generations – voice calls and data…
The Pros and Cons of AI Voice Cloning Technology
Voice cloning, powered by artificial intelligence, exemplifies a tool that offers significant benefits while posing severe threats. This technology replicates human voices with remarkable accuracy, often requiring only a short…
Protect Your Business from Deepfake Attacks
Deepfake technology is rapidly becoming a common tool in sophisticated social engineering attacks targeting organizations. These incidents often involve AI-generated audio and video to impersonate executives, exploiting human trust in…
Lessons from Retool & Twilio: Social Engineering Exposed
We at vali.now often analyze real-world incidents to highlight risks in social engineering attacks. The 2023 breach at Retool serves as a clear example of how SMS-based phishing can escalate…
How Social Engineering Exploits Human Psychology
We at vali.now often explain to clients that cybersecurity is not just about computers and software. The biggest threats frequently come from how people can be tricked. What is Social…
Understanding Deepfakes: Risks and Detection Strategies
In the evolving landscape of information security, deepfakes represent a sophisticated challenge that blurs the line between reality and fabrication. At vali.now, we closely monitor these AI-driven manipulations, which can…
Unmasking Delivery Scams: Protect Yourself Online
At vali.now, we regularly analyze emerging threats in information security, including phishing variants that exploit everyday conveniences like online shopping. Delivery message scams – often called “smishing” when delivered via…