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Deepfake technology is a specific application and subset of artificial intelligence, as evidenced by its role in AI-powered threats [1], its use in automated offensive cyber warfare [2], and its integration into AI-driven phishing and social engineering campaigns {fact:4, fact:5}. Furthermore, the advancement of artificial intelligence is directly cited as the driver for the increasing prevalence and sophistication of deepfake technologies {fact:1, fact:6}.
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Cybersecurity Trends and Predictions 2025 From Industry Insiders itprotoday.com 5 facts
claimIn 2025, AI-powered threats will become more sophisticated, with deepfakes appearing more frequently and amplifying issues related to misinformation and fake news.
claimTransnational criminal groups are expected to adopt modern AI tools, such as generative AI and deepfakes, to evolve their business operations.
claimRiaz Lakhani, CISO at Barracuda, predicts that threat actors will use artificial intelligence to scale content creation, produce more persuasive content, and employ deepfake and voice replication technologies for sophisticated phishing and social engineering attacks.
claimAI is lowering the barrier to entry for creating sophisticated phishing campaigns, including deepfake voice calls and hyper-personalized spear phishing emails.
claimIdentity spoofing is expected to be a major concern in 2025 due to the advancement of AI and deepfake technologies and the use of personal metadata and listening data from telecom network breaches by attackers.
Cyber Warfare in 2026: Trends, Threats, AI & Global Risks eccu.edu 1 fact
claimArtificial intelligence accelerates offensive cyber warfare by enabling attackers to automate reconnaissance and vulnerability scanning at scale, generate hyper-personalized phishing campaigns, develop adaptive malware that evolves in real time, and create convincing deepfakes for disinformation operations.