Deepfakes and Fraudulent Interviews In Remote Hiring | Episode 21
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Episode 21 - Deepfakes And Fraudulent Interviews In Remote Hiring
In this episode of AI Security Ops by Black Hills Information Security, the crew explores the alarming rise of deepfakes and fraudulent interviews in remote hiring. As virtual work expands, cybercriminals are using AI-driven impersonation tactics to pose as job candidates, deceive recruiters, and gain unauthorized access to organizations. Joff, Bronwen Aker, Brian Fehrman, and Derek Banks break down real-world cases, explain the challenges of spotting deepfake job scams, and share actionable strategies to secure hiring processes. Discover the red flags to watch for in virtual interviews, how attackers exploit trust, and why companies must adapt their security awareness in the age of AI.
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Joff Thyer - https://blackhillsinfosec.com/team/joff-thyer/
Derek Banks - https://www.blackhillsinfosec.com/team/derek-banks/
Brian Fehrman - https://www.blackhillsinfosec.com/team/brian-fehrman/
Bronwen Aker - http://blackhillsinfosec.com/team/bronwen-aker/
Ben Bowman - https://www.blackhillsinfosec.com/team/ben-bowman/
Creators and Guests
Host
Brian Fehrman
Brian Fehrman is a long-time BHIS Security Researcher and Consultant with extensive academic credentials and industry certifications who specializes in AI, hardware hacking, and red teaming, and outside of work is an avid Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner, big-game hunter, and home-improvement enthusiast.
Host
Bronwen Aker
Bronwen Aker is a BHIS Technical Editor who joined full-time in 2022 after years of contract work, bringing decades of web development and technical training experience to her roles in editing pentest reports, enhancing QA/QC processes, and improving public websites, and who enjoys sci-fi/fantasy, Animal Crossing, and dogs outside of work.
Host
Derek Banks
Derek is a BHIS Security Consultant, Penetration Tester, and Red Teamer with advanced degrees, industry certifications, and broad experience across forensics, incident response, monitoring, and offensive security, who enjoys learning from colleagues, helping clients improve their security, and spending his free time with family, fitness, and playing bass guitar.
Host
Joff Thyer
Joff Thyer is a BHIS Security Consultant with advanced degrees, multiple GIAC certifications, and deep expertise in offensive security and exploit development, who enjoys crafting sophisticated malware for penetration tests and, outside of work, making music and woodworking.