Episode 6 - Deepfakes and Deceptions

In this episode, Omar Rao breaks down one of the fastest-growing problems in cybersecurity today: attackers are no longer just targeting systems, they are targeting trust. From cloned voices and fake executive messages to AI-enhanced impersonation and pressure-based fraud, this episode explains how deepfakes and social engineering are evolving, why businesses are more exposed than they realize, and what security teams and leaders need to do before the next attack sounds exactly like someone they trust.We break down how deepfakes, cloned voices, executive impersonation, and AI-enhanced deception are changing the way attackers target businesses. The real risk is no longer just technical compromise. It is pressure, urgency, authority, and human decision-making under stress.We cover:• Why the human attack surface is growing fast• How executive impersonation and deepfake-style attacks work• Where businesses are most exposed• What leaders, finance teams, help desks, and security teams should do nowIf your organization still thinks social engineering starts and ends with phishing emails, this episode will change the way you look at cyber risk.Listen, share with like-minded people, and let me know your thoughts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit omarrao.substack.com