After PM Modi expressed concern about deepfake technology, there was a lot of discussion on it. The debate over deepfakes first started when a deepfake video of South Indian actress Rashmika Mandanna went viral. The police are busy investigating this matter. After Rashmika’s deepfake video went viral on social media, the Special Cell of Delhi Police started investigating.
In this deepfake video, the video of another woman was edited using Rashmika Mandanna’s face. This was done through Artificial Intelligence, i.e. AI. After deepfakes, concern about ClearFakes has increased. Researchers have warned about this. Let us know what this ClearFake is and how it differs from deepfake.
What Is ClearFake
ClearFakes are similar to deepfakes, created by manipulating photographs or videos using machine learning. It is edited to make it look natural. This can be done using several techniques, such as image splicing, facial recognition and voice synthesis.
In this also, fraudsters trap people. They use fake videos, photos, websites, etc., through AI. Using ClearFake, fraudsters are getting the wrong software installed in people’s systems or laptops. After this, they steal his personal information from the laptop.
Steal Sensitive Data
According to a report by DNA, cyber threat warning system provider Malwarebytes claims that hackers are infecting Mac users with AMOS through ClearFake technology. They obtain sensitive data and login credentials from users who download the virus. They can use this for future attacks or immediate financial gain.
Getting It Installed In The System
They mainly target Apple users. Personal information is stolen when the wrong software is installed in their system. This includes iCloud Keychain passwords, credit card details, card numbers, crypto wallets, and other files. Fraudsters are installing this malware in people’s systems through ClearFake.
