Losing our reality: Understanding and combating the deep fake threat

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Presented at BSidesTampa 2020 by

Alyssa Miller

As a result of continuing advancements in AI, deep fake media has become increasingly convincing and easy to produce. Experts have warned of the impact this could have on elections and personal security. However, the threats that deep fakes pose to businesses and global markets are receiving less attention and are therefore not as well understood. This session will analyze both the societal as well as the business threats that we as security experts must consider. Threat vectors in terms of election and market manipulation, insider trading, extortion and theft of intellectual property will be presented and analyzed. Psychological research into the effects of disinformation campaigns will also be leveraged to provide further context regarding the full potential impact of these threats.