CloudSEK unveils free tool to combat deep fake threats

CloudSEK has launched a free Deep Fake Detection Technology in a bid to help combat the threat of digital deception and misinformation.

The Bengaluru-based cybersecurity company has developed this deep fake detection tool as part of its mission to enhance cybersecurity awareness and resilience.

According to CloudSEK, the technology aims to empower individuals, organisations, and media outlets in identifying and mitigating the growing deep fake content threat.

This new detection technology uses several analyzers to determine the likelihood of manipulations. These analyzers include the Video Fakeness Analyzer, Audio Fakeness Analyzer, Facial Coherence Analyzer, Texture Uniformity Analyzer, and an Audio Transcriber and Summary Generator. Together, these tools assess video content, including checking for manipulated faces and synthetic sounds, as well as detecting inconsistencies in background textures.

The launch aligns with National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM) in October, a global initiative dedicated to increasing public awareness about cybersecurity. "Our mission to predict and prevent cyber threats extends beyond corporations. That is why we've decided to release the Deepfakes Analyzer to the community," said Bofin Babu, Co-Founder at CloudSEK.

As part of its research, CloudSEK said it has already uncovered a widespread deepfake video scam targeting users in seven countries. These scams involve deepfake videos of celebrities to promote fraudulent mobile gaming apps, with fake Google Play Store pages reinforcing the schemes' legitimacy. The research identified over 1,000 phishing domains being created daily for this operation.

The misuse of deep fake technology extends across sectors. In the BFSI industry, deep fakes contribute to Video KYC Fraud, Ghost Fraud, and Stock Manipulation. The healthcare sector faces issues such as disinformation, manipulated medical records, and doctor impersonation. Furthermore, government entities encounter risks of election interference, violence incitement, and legal problems stemming from false evidence. News and media sectors see an increase in fake news and fraudulent advertisements, while IT and telecom industries contend with brand reputation damage and financial scams.

CloudSEK's tool offers comprehensive threat detection, allowing organisations to protect themselves and stakeholders against deep fake content dangers. The company provides clear steps for users to analyse videos via their community portal by logging in with a GitHub, Google, or corporate email, submitting video links from platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, X, or YouTube, and reviewing results that include Fakeness Scores, video descriptions, and mention of key targets.

Users are advised that video quality below 240p may lead to inaccurate analyses, as frames might become unrecognisable at such low resolutions.