The FBI has public resources available to help prevent abuse by cybercriminals who use artificial intelligence for deception. An infographic by the FBI and the American Bankers Association Foundation highlights how AI-generated or manipulated media, also known as “deepfakes,” can be used to impersonate trusted individuals. Learn more about the signs of deepfake fraud and how such content depicts celebrities, friends, and family. The FBI’s announcement further explains how criminals use AI-generated text, images, audio, and video in fraudulent schemes. Alerts include tips to protect against suspicious schemes.
“The information provided by the FBI and ABA is relevant to health care, as criminals are increasingly using AI-generated deepfake audio and video content, often in combination, to mislead medical staff,” said John Riggi, AHA national advisor for cybersecurity and risk. “Deepfakes are used to manipulate unsuspecting individuals by tricking them into clicking on phishing emails, providing credentials, hiring malicious remote IT workers, or transferring funds to criminal accounts. Constant vigilance and multi-layered human verification processes are required, especially as AI-synthesized video and audio capabilities continue to advance.”
For more information about this or other cyber and risk issues, please contact Riggi at jriggi@aha.org. For the latest cyber and risk resources and threat intelligence, visit aha.org/cybersecurity.
