The $25 Million Arup Deepfake: AI's Most Convincing Con
In a world where AI can mimic voices and faces perfectly, even the most secure companies can fall victim. The Arup Deepfake Hack shocked the corporate world when attackers used AI-generated video of the company’s CFO to trick an employee into wiring $25 million to a fraudulent account.
This was not just another phishing attempt, it was a sophisticated manipulation that blurred the line between reality and digital deception. The incident highlights how AI-driven attacks are evolving and why every cybersecurity leader must rethink traditional defense strategies.
In this episode of The CISO Signal: True Cybercrime Podcast, host Jeremy Ladner is joined by Mark Dorsi, CISO at Netlify, to break down one of the most alarming corporate scams of our time. Mark brings decades of experience building security programs for high-growth technology organizations, including HelloSign, Cloud Lending Solutions, and Qualys, and now leads security at Netlify. Together, they unpack how the deepfake attack happened, why traditional security controls failed, and what actionable steps leaders can take to protect their organizations from AI-powered social engineering.
💡 In this episode, we discuss:
🔹 How attackers used AI and a video conference to impersonate the CFO
🔹 The psychological tactics behind the $25 million wire transfer
🔹 Why traditional security measures were not enough to prevent the attack
🔹 Emerging strategies to defend against deepfake and AI-driven threats
🔹 Key lessons every CISO can use to strengthen their security posture
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