AI deepfakes used in 27% of cyberattacks on US executives

Thumbnail Image

The information displayed in the AIM should not be reported as representing the official views of the OECD or of its member countries.

A GetApp survey found that 72% of US senior executives faced cyberattacks in the last 18 months, with AI-generated deepfakes used in 27% of cases, leading to identity and financial fraud. Despite rising threats, 37% of firms lack specialized cybersecurity training for leadership, prompting calls for targeted protection.[AI generated]

Why's our monitor labelling this an incident or hazard?

The article explicitly mentions AI-generated deepfakes being involved in 27% of attacks targeting senior executives, indicating AI systems are used maliciously to cause harm. The harms described include identity fraud and financial fraud, which are violations of rights and harm to individuals. Since these harms have occurred and AI systems played a pivotal role, this qualifies as an AI Incident rather than a hazard or complementary information.[AI generated]
AI principles
AccountabilityPrivacy & data governanceRobustness & digital securityTransparency & explainabilityRespect of human rightsSafety
Industries
Digital securityFinancial and insurance servicesBusiness processes and support services
Affected stakeholders
WorkersBusiness
Harm types
Economic/PropertyReputationalHuman or fundamental rights
Business function:
ICT management and information securityHuman resource management
AI system task:
Content generation

Articles about this incident or hazard