When the Chief’s Voice Is a Deepfake
Carl Mazzanti Picture a patrol officer working a late shift when the phone rings. Caller ID appears to show the chief’s direct number. The voice on the other end sounds right; the cadence, inflection and manner of speaking are unmistakable. Then comes an urgent order. Leave the scene. Provide credentials to an internal system. Transfer funds for a confidential operation. Send sensitive information to another officer immediately. Perhaps even disregard an instruction received minutes earlier. The officer has every reason…
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