Researchers say many contacts on the popular networking site LinkedIn arent real people.
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The note seemed ordinary, but DiResta noted some strange things about Keenan’s profile.
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On Twitter, DiResta wrote, “This random account messaged me… ## Deep Fakers
Deep fakes are a growing problem.
Over 85,000 deepfake videos were detected up to December 2020, according to onepublished report.
“These deepfake videos could be used for any number of applications.
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He suggested that Uploads to sites go through analytics to determine the authenticity of the content.
Deep fakes are important in that they effectively eliminate what was traditionally considered a surefire method of confirming identity.
Experts recommend users exercise caution when clicking on URLs or responding to LinkedIn messages.
Be aware that voice and even moving images of supposed colleagues can be faked, Callan suggested.
Approach these interactions with the same level of skepticism you hold for text-based communications.
