The Deepfake Hiring Crisis: AI Fraud in Job Interviews

The Audit - Cybersecurity Podcast

What happens when your next hire isn't who they claim to be? In this eye-opening episode of The Audit, we dive deep into the alarming world of AI-powered hiring fraud with Justin Marciano and Paul Vann from Validia. From North Korean operatives using deepfakes to infiltrate Fortune 500 companies to proxy interviews becoming the new normal, this conversation exposes the security crisis hiding in plain sight.

Key Topics Covered:

• North Korean operatives stealing US salaries to fund nuclear programs
• How Figma had to re-verify their entire workforce after infiltration
• Live demonstrations of deepfake technology (Pickle AI, DeepLiveCam)
• Why 80-90% of engineers believe interview cheating is rampant
• Validia's "Truly" tool vs. Cluely's AI interview assistance
• The future of identity verification in remote work
• Why behavioral biometrics might be our last defense

This isn't just about hiring fraud—it's about the fundamental breakdown of digital trust in an AI-first world. Whether you're a CISO, talent leader, or anyone involved in remote hiring, this episode reveals threats you didn't know existed and solutions you need to implement today.

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פרקים

1. Introduction to Validia and Truly (00:00:00)

2. Origins of Validia and Deepfake Detection (00:05:30)

3. Interview Fraud and AI Detection (00:12:40)

4. North Korean Infiltration and Identity Integrity (00:20:10)

5. The Proxy Interviewer Problem (00:27:30)

6. Live Deepfake Demonstration (00:35:00)

7. Final Thoughts and Closing (00:44:50)