The modern cybersecurity perimeter is no longer defined by corporate firewalls or endpoint devices—it is anchored entirely in digital identity. Yet, the proliferation of generative artificial intelligence has weaponized identity attacks. Threat actors have moved far beyond basic credential stuffing and phishing, now utilizing real-time audio and video deepfake impersonation to mimic executives, finance leaders, and IT administrators during high-stakes authorization requests.
Traditional Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and legacy Identity and Access Management (IAM) systems were built to verify static factors like passwords, SMS codes, or hardware tokens. They were never designed to verify whether the human being on a video conference or phone call is authentic. To combat this shift, organizations are turning to advanced Identity Threat Detection and Response (ITDR) tools equipped to intercept AI-driven impersonation and sophisticated credential abuse.
The Evolving Threat Landscape: Beyond Password Spraying to Real-Time Deepfakes
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