Real-Time Audio Deepfake Tech Is Here
IEEE Spectrum reports on real‑time audio deepfake capabilities enabling live voice cloning for vishing and fraud. The maturing ecosystem—easy‑to‑use tools, improved latency, and higher fidelity—erodes traditional voice‑based trust models and increases enterprise exposure in executive‑impersonation scams.
CORTEX Protocol Intelligence Assessment
Business Impact: Heightened risk of executive fraud, payment redirection, and social engineering attacks. Technical Context: Low‑latency synthesis and fine‑tuned voice profiles defeat basic verification.
Strategic Intelligence Guidance
- Implement call‑back verification and out‑of‑band approvals.
- Train finance/HR on deepfake indicators and scripts.
- Deploy liveness/voice‑biometrics with anti‑spoofing checks.
- Log and verify high‑risk change requests through ticketing.
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Intelligence Source: Real-Time Audio Deepfake Tech Is Here - IEEE Spectrum | Oct 22, 2025