Deep Fake Threats: Why Executives Are Prime Targets with Joshua McKenty

Executives are increasingly becoming top targets in the world of deep fake threats and AI-powered cyber security risks. In this episode, we explore why high-trust leaders, such as those in finance and legal roles, are especially vulnerable to these evolving threats. Our guest, Joshua McKenty, CEO of Polyguard and former Chief Cloud Architect at NASA, shares his expert insights into the rapid advancements of deep fake technology and the risks it poses to executives and organizations alike. We discussed real-world case studies, including a $25 million fraud in Hong Kong, the psychological tactics behind synthetic fraud attacks, and the urgent need for organizations to rethink risk management strategies. Joshua emphasizes proactive measures to defend against these threats, touching on critical habits for executives to adopt and why traditional training methods may no longer be sufficient. If you're passionate about cyber security, risk management, and sustainability, or if you're a Chief Risk Officer looking to stay ahead of emerging threats, this episode is packed with actionable insights and expert advice. If you want to be our guest or suggest a guest, send your email to [email protected] with the subject line: "Guest Proposal." 🌐 Join our community for even more insights: Online Community: https://globalriskcommunity.com/ LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalrisk-community/ LinkedIn Group: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/3701313/ Academy platform: https://globalriskacademy.com/courses/ #aifraudrisks #financialcrimenews #digitaldisruption #privacyconcerns #fraudriskmanagement CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:46 - Josh's Career Path at Polygraph 05:06 - Vulnerability of Executives to Deepfake Attacks 09:54 - Case Study: $25 Million Deepfake Attack 12:18 - Understanding Why We Fall for Scams 14:33 - Training for Deepfake Awareness 21:00 - Critical Habits to Defend Against Deepfakes 22:05 - Solutions to Deepfake Problems 23:55 - Fixing Deepfake Issues in Phone Calls 25:00 - Establishing New Channels to Combat Deepfakes 28:45 - Misconceptions About Deepfake Detection 32:44 - Final Thoughts on Deepfakes 34:40 - Global Impact of Deepfakes 36:22 - Goodbye CHAPTERS: 00:00 - Intro 01:46 - Josh's Career Path at Polygraph 05:06 - Vulnerability of Executives to Deepfake Attacks 09:54 - Case Study: $25 Million Deepfake Attack 12:18 - Understanding Why We Fall for Scams 14:33 - Training for Deepfake Awareness 21:00 - Critical Habits to Defend Against Deepfakes 22:05 - Solutions to Deepfake Problems 23:55 - Fixing Deepfake Issues in Phone Calls 25:00 - Establishing New Channels to Combat Deepfakes 28:45 - Misconceptions About Deepfake Detection 32:44 - Final Thoughts on Deepfakes 34:40 - Global Impact of Deepfakes 36:22 - Goodbye