The Deepfake Dilemma: Daniel Tobok on Why the Next Cybersecurity Battleground is Psychological

As artificial intelligence continues to become more intertwined in everyday life, its impact on cybersecurity is becoming more complex and psychological. Often referred to as the great accelerator of threat levels, AI is enabling threat actors to launch faster, more sophisticated attacks. Among the most troubling developments is the rise of deepfake technology, which is transforming from a novelty into a high-risk cybersecurity threat. These realistic synthetic media files, whether video, audio, or images, are now being used to deceive and manipulate on a scale that challenges traditional security protocols.