“Is That Really You?”

The Hidden Dangers of Deepfake Video & Voice Calls

Imagine this:You get a video call from your boss. Their face appears. Their voice is familiar.They ask you to send over a document — or worse, approve a payment.

Would you do it?

What if I told you… that wasn’t really them?

Welcome to the world of deepfakes and deepcalls — where AI-generated voices and faces are used to deceive, manipulate, and scam.

🤖 What Are Deepfakes & Deepcalls?

• Deepfake video: AI-generated faces or videos that look like a real person — talking, blinking, moving… but totally fake.

• Deepfake voice (deepcall): AI mimics someone’s voice in real-time, making phone or video calls sound authentic.

🎯 Both use deep learning algorithms trained on recordings, photos, or videos of a real person.

🎯 Think this is science fiction?

Already happened:

• CEO voice cloned in a fraud call → €220,000 stolen in Europe (source: [The Guardian, 2020])

• Deepfake video of Zelenskyy posted online, telling Ukrainian soldiers to surrender

• Scammers clone the voice of a child or relative to demand ransom or urgent help

🚨 Why Is This Dangerous?

Type of Attack	What Happens
🎥 Fake boss call (video)	Employee sends sensitive info or money
📞 Fake family emergency (voice)	You’re tricked into acting emotionally
🏦 Bank call impersonation	Login credentials or transfers are stolen
🎙️ Fake interviews or Zooms	Disinformation or infiltration

🔍 Quick Self-Check — Would You Fall for It?

✅ Have you ever acted quickly on a phone call from a superior?

✅ Would you trust a video call based on voice and face alone?

✅ Do you verify caller identity before sending info?

If you hesitated… you’re exactly who attackers hope to target.

🔐 Expert Tips: How to Stay Safe from Deepfakes

1. Never act on voice or video alone

👉 Always verify the request through a second channel (email, SMS, or face-to-face)

2. Have a code word for emergencies

🔒 Especially in families or small teams→ If someone calls in a panic: “Say the passcode.”

3. Pause and breathe — social engineers hate silence

Fake urgency is a red flag.❗ Deepcall attacks rely on you reacting before thinking.

4. Use video filters or low-quality calls for privacy

🛑 High-res video and audio makes cloning easier→ Ironically, blurry is safer.

5. Stay informed and educate others

🧠 The best defense is awareness.Train your team. Talk to your family. Share examples.

🧠 Final Thought from a Cybersecurity Expert:

“If a face can lie and a voice can trick you… trust must come from elsewhere.”

The age of deepfakes is here — but you can fight it with calm, logic, and layered verification.Don't trust what you hear or see.Trust what you confirm.