How to spot deepfake?

追加: 2026-05-16

[00:00:00]That video call with your boss asking you to transfer money, it might not be your boss. Deep fake scams are up 550% in 4 years. A company in Hong Kong lost $25 million fake video call. So, how do you spot one?

[00:00:15]Watch the eyes. Real people blink 10 to 20 times per minute, but deep fakes, they barely blink or blink way too much.

[00:00:22]Tip two, check the lighting and audio.

[00:00:24]Shadows on the face should always match the background because in deep fakes, they don't. And [music] listen, if a voice sounds flat, robotic, with no breathing sounds in between words, now that's a red flag. But here's the [music] real test. Does the request feel urgent? Is it bypassing normal approval?

[00:00:40]If your gut says something's off, then it probably is. So, it's always good to pause and verify through a second channel because you don't want to let urgency override caution. My name is Husain Rizvi and I'm the tech guy at Khaleej Times. Follow for more [music] tech tips and news every week.