AML.T0088: Generate Deepfakes
Adversaries may use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to create synthetic media (i.e. imagery, video, audio, and text) that appear authentic. These "deepfakes" may mimic a real person or depict fictional personas. Adversaries may use deepfakes for impersonation to conduct Phishing or to evade AI applications such as biometric identity verification systems (see Evade AI Model).
Manipulation of media has been possible for a long time, however GenAI reduces the skill and level of effort required, allowing adversaries to rapidly scale operations to target more users or systems. It also makes real-time manipulations feasible.
Adversaries may utilize open-source models and software that were designed for legitimate use cases to generate deepfakes for malicious use. However, there are some projects specifically tailored towards malicious use cases such as ProKYC.
Standards mapping
Where this fits in a TurboPentest engagement
This weakness is not covered by the automated black-box pentest. IntegSec pentesters cover it in a manual engagement.
Frequently asked questions
What is AML.T0088 Generate Deepfakes?
Adversaries may use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to create synthetic media (i.e. imagery, video, audio, and text) that appear authentic. These "deepfakes" may mimic a real person or depict fictional personas. Adversaries may use deepfakes for impersonation to conduct Phishing or to evade AI applications such as biometric identity verification systems (see Evade AI Model). Manipulation of media has been possible for a long time, however GenAI reduces the skill and level of effort required, allowing adversaries to rapidly scale operations to target more users or systems. It also makes real-time manipulations feasible. Adversaries may utilize open-source models and software that were designed for legitimate use cases to generate deepfakes for malicious use. However, there are some projects specifically tailored towards malicious use cases such as ProKYC.
Which tactics does AML.T0088 belong to?
AML.T0088 maps to the AI Attack Staging tactic.
Does TurboPentest test for Generate Deepfakes?
This weakness is not covered by the automated black-box pentest. IntegSec pentesters cover it in a manual engagement.
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