AI is revolutionizing cybercrime. Once confined to science fiction, deepfakes and synthetic voice technologies are now mainstream tools for attackers. The implications are serious and immediate. Consider these recent examples:
In July 2024, an executive at Ferrari received WhatsApp messages and AI-generated voice calls impersonating CEO Benedetto Vigna. The scenario was sophisticated and believable, suggesting urgent financial decisions linked to an acquisition. Only sharp, context-based questioning prevented a breach.
Just months earlier, British engineering giant Arup fell victim to one of the most advanced social engineering attacks to date. A deepfake video call—featuring what appeared to be senior executives—persuaded an employee to transfer over £20 million across 15 transactions. By the time inconsistencies surfaced, the funds were gone.
These are not anomalies. They signal a broader shift in the cyber threat landscape. Traditional email filters and firewalls can’t detect a fake Zoom call or cloned voice message. As attackers evolve, so must our defenses.
Here’s where AI can become a force for good. The same technologies used to deceive can also be used to detect. Modern cybersecurity platforms can:
- Analyze tone, cadence, and content of communications to spot AI-generated speech
- Flag behavioral anomalies in message patterns and response timings
- Simulate phishing and vishing attacks to identify vulnerabilities in human behavior
Zepo brings these AI capabilities into a unified defense strategy. Our platform helps organizations:
- Run intelligent, context-aware simulations targeting high-risk roles
- Detect unusual communication patterns using machine learning
- Train teams to verify requests through secure, multi-step workflows
In short, Zepo turns reactive defense into proactive readiness. By combining AI-powered detection with human-centric simulations, we help organizations catch up—and stay ahead.
