How Deepfakes Scammed Clerk for 26$ Million in Zoom

This video uncovers the investigation into the largest corporate fraud involving deepfake technology. Learn how a Hong Kong office worker transferred $26 million to local accounts after being tricked by what he believed were senior colleagues. We've analyzed available sources to reconstruct the attack scenario. Join us to understand:

• The selection process of the victim
• The organization of the attack
• Reasons behind the victim's compliance

In addition, we'll discuss strategies for safeguarding against realistic deepfake attacks. Remember, it's not just celebrities or corporations at risk—fraudsters are exploiting the identities of ordinary people too.

Timecodes:
00:00 — Intro
02:16 — Phase 1. First contact
04:00 — About the letter
04:57 — Human error
10:18 — Phase 2: Preparing
14:05 — Patient Zero
21:08 — Phase 3. Call
24:50 — Conclusion