Yahoo Finance · 13 Oct, 00:00 · Technology briefing

KnowBe4 Research Reveals Senior Managers in Singapore are Twice as Likely to Comply With an AI-Cloned CEO Voice

Recent research by KnowBe4 indicates that senior managers in Singapore are twice as likely to comply with requests made via AI-cloned CEO voices compared to other groups.

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Recent research by KnowBe4 indicates that senior managers in Singapore are twice as likely to comply with requests made via AI-cloned CEO voices compared to other groups. This study highlights a significant vulnerability in corporate communication channels, where deepfake audio technology is used to manipulate high-level decision-makers. The findings suggest that authority figures may be disproportionately susceptible to social engineering attacks leveraging artificial intelligence, raising urgent questions about verification protocols and executive awareness regarding emerging digital threats in the workplace.

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