[Mediacorp Vasantham – Ethiroli] S23 Ep 21 Deepfake: The New Face of Deception
This episode of Ethiroli examined the growing threat of deepfake-enabled scams, with a particular focus on elderly victims targeted through investment fraud schemes circulated on messaging platforms. The segment covered why why elderly viewers are disproportionately affected, alongside broader risks, including fake explicit content targeting younger users and fraudulent business impersonation.
Dr Prahbu Natarajan from the Department of Computer Science shared practical detection methods, including listening for audio inconsistencies when comparing suspect clips against known genuine recordings. The programme also featured a live demonstration by Associate Professor Terence Sim, who showed how convincingly a video and voice can be fabricated using a short audio sample, reinforcing the segment's message that deepfake creation now requires minimal technical skill.
Vasantham Ethiroli (2 September): S23 Ep 21 Deepfake: The New Face of Deception