Companies in Québec become the newest target of deepfake technology

Cyberfraud continues to evolve, and deepfake technology is increasingly used by criminals, who are also targeting companies in Quebec.

Recently, the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF) officially warned of the use of this method by fraudsters. Using AI, Deepfake technology utilizes machine learning to create a convincing likeness, a replica of someone's identity. At least eight victims have been reported since last summer, with losses totaling tens of thousands of dollars for some. Creating fake voices through artificial intelligence is a technique that is likely to become increasingly effective. Imran Ahmad, Partner, Head of Technology, and Co-Head of Information, Governance, and Cybersecurity, recently discussed this topic with La Presse . To learn more about how to better protect yourself and what he thinks about this technology, read the full article here. (French only)