Cybersecurity company IRONSCALES has announced a new deepfake protection solution for enterprise email security, responding to the growing threat of AI-powered phishing attacks. The move comes after IRONSCALES research revealed that traditional Secure Email Gateways (SEGs) fail to stop an average of 67.5 phishing attacks per 100 mailboxes monthly. Additionally, over 94% of IT professionals expressed concern about deepfake security risks, with 43% stating it will be their top security priority in the next 12-18 months.
IRONSCALES CEO Eyal Benishti noted that the current cybersecurity landscape is undergoing a significant transformation with the emergence of deepfakes and other advanced technologies. He described this new era as ‘Phishing 3.0,’ characterized by highly targeted and sophisticated phishing threats that use AI to enhance social engineering strategies. The new IRONSCALES solution uses AI algorithms to analyze video and audio anomalies, flagging potential deepfake content before it reaches its target.
“The ability to detect deepfake videos in real time is a game-changer,” said Itzik Menashe, CISO at IoT provider Telit, praising the solution’s seamless integration with the IRONSCALES platform. According to IRONSCALES research, 72% of enterprises are increasingly concerned about future deepfake risks, while only 60% feel equipped to combat them. To prepare for deepfake threats, organizations can take several steps:
- Verify requests through known channels using callbacks, multi-factor authentication (MFA), and strict validation protocols
- Upgrade phishing simulation to include real-world attack scenarios
- Expand security awareness training to educate teams on deepfake threats
- Invest in AI-powered detection tools to identify manipulated media
- Create a security-first culture where employees can challenge suspicious requests
IRONSCALES has also recently announced an integration with CrowdStrike to further enhance its cybersecurity offerings.
