FBI Warns of Scammers Using Deepfakes in Remote Job Interviews | Sync Up

It’s not uncommon for job applicants to lie on their resumes. But what if technology allowed job seekers to take this as step further? A new warning from the FBI details how some individuals steal the personal information of qualified candidates and use deepfake technology to alter their appearance in virtual interviews. We’ll cover what a hack like this entails and how HR reps can remain alert as we sit down and Sync Up with your weekly technology update from Rocket IT.

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In this episode, you’ll hear about:

• How cyber criminals are posing as qualified candidates
• Deepfake methods scammers use look and sound like interviewees
• Tips to spot a deepfake video
• The future of deepfakes in phishing scams