How to spot a deepfake video: detection guide
Top techniques for spotting deepfake videos: visual and audio clues that reveal AI manipulation in faces, voices, and backgrounds.
How to Spot a Deepfake Video: Expert Detection Guide
Deepfake technology has become frighteningly good. In 2024, attackers used deepfake video to impersonate a CFO and steal $25 million. The finance employee thought they were on a legitimate video call.
Here's how to avoid being fooled.
Best Practices for Spotting Deepfake Videos
When evaluating solutions in this space, it's important to consider the most effective approaches and industry-leading tools available.
Face Clues
Unnatural Blinking
Deepfake algorithms often produce inconsistent blinking patterns. Watch for:
- Blinking too fast or too slow
- Blinking that looks mechanical
- Eyes that don't blink at all for long periods
Skin Texture Mismatch
Pay attention to the cheeks and forehead:
- Is the skin too smooth or too wrink...
Key data
According to Sumsub's 2024 Identity Fraud Report, deepfake incidents increased 10x between 2022 and 2023 globally. The World Economic Forum ranked AI-generated misinformation as the top global risk in its 2024 Global Risks Report. A 2024 study by University College London found that humans detect deepfake videos with only 57% accuracy, barely above chance. The FBI reported over $12.5 billion in lo
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