Angvlar Security Awareness
Deepfake voice and video impersonation
Verify unusual requests even when a voice or video appears to match a known person.
Why this matters
Synthetic audio and video can imitate leaders, suppliers or family members. Real-time calls are not automatic proof of identity, especially when the request is unusual or high impact.
By the end of this lesson
- Recognise the main warning signs
- Choose a safe verification method
- Know when and how to report the situation
What to notice
- Unexpected financial or confidential request
- Caller avoids normal verification
- Visual or audio artefacts
- Urgency and secrecy
- New contact method
- Request conflicts with established process
What to do
- Use a pre-agreed verification method
- Call back through a known number
- Ask context-specific questions
- Follow approval procedures
- Do not rely on voice or video alone
- Report suspected impersonation
Frequently asked questions
Can a live video call be faked?
Yes, synthetic media and account compromise can create convincing calls.
What is the strongest defence?
Independent verification and process controls.
Should a familiar voice override policy?
No.