Black & White Path

Mar 27, 2026 · Information Security

When Deepfakes Cost $25 Million: The End of Video‑Call Authentication

A 2025‑2026 deep‑fake attack on Arup’s finance team used publicly gathered intelligence to create a real‑time, AI‑generated video of the CFO and colleagues, resulting in a $25 million transfer and exposing the economic asymmetry that makes video‑call authentication unreliable, prompting a shift to multi‑channel, zero‑trust verification.