Deepfakes, Donations, and Deception: The Psychology of the Cyber Con
Update: 2025-11-26
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Threat actors are exploiting human psychology using sophisticated techniques like AI-powered deepfakes and emotional manipulation to bypass traditional security defenses. This episode explores how nonprofits and consumer organizations are increasingly targeted by highly effective scams, including CEO impersonation fraud, Business Email Compromise (BEC), and fraudulent social media donation requests. We break down the new threat landscape, highlighting why effective countermeasures require comprehensive security awareness training and strong organizational policies to combat the persuasive principles of Liking, Authority, and Scarcity.
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