The G2 Weekly Podcast delivers insights into the world of identity and biometrics. Each week, the podcast will cover important developments in the field, making it a valuable resource for professionals in various sectors.

• Deepfake Threat: The podcast highlights the alarming rise of deepfake technology, declared the "greatest challenge of the online age" by the UK government, with projections showing an increase from 500,000 instances in 2023 to eight million in 2025. This underscores the urgency and significance of addressing this rapidly evolving threat.

• AI-Driven Fraud: The podcast delves into how AI-generated deepfakes are being used for fraud, citing a high-profile incident in Hong Kong where cybercriminals used deepfakes to steal $25 million. It also discusses the 118% increase in AI-generated fraud reported by U.S. firms in 2024, demonstrating the real-world impact of this technology.

• Countermeasures and Solutions: The podcast explores the various countermeasures being developed to combat deepfakes, including the UK government’s Accelerated Capability Environment (ACE) initiatives and private-sector firms like iProov and Paravision, focusing on liveness and deepfake detection. It also discusses the development of the ISO standard for detecting biometric injection attacks.

• Biometric Security: The podcast touches on the challenges of securing biometric authentication systems, including the rising threat of injection attacks, where synthetic biometric data is fed directly into systems. It discusses the need to bridge the statistical analysis of biometrics with the binary security mindset of IT professionals.

• Global Responses: The podcast emphasizes that the problem of deepfakes is not isolated, featuring how governments worldwide are increasing their efforts to combat deepfake fraud, including South Korea's investment in detection systems. The podcast also highlights the global expansion of age verification technologies in both retail and online spaces

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