SORA: AI-Generated Videos and Cybersecurity Risks
In February 2024, OpenAI introduced Sora , an advanced text-to-video AI capable of generating highly realistic videos up to one minute long based on textual descriptions. This revolutionary model has raised cybersecurity concerns , particularly in the realm of deepfake attacks, misinformation, and AI-driven cyber threats . ( dbr.donga.com ) 1. Deepfake Cyber Threats & Social Engineering Risks Sora’s ability to create hyper-realistic videos has significantly lowered the barrier for cybercriminals to craft deceptive content . This includes: Impersonation Attacks: Hackers could generate deepfake videos of executives, politicians, or security personnel to manipulate decision-making processes. Spear Phishing & Business Email Compromise (BEC): Attackers could integrate AI-generated videos into phishing campaigns, making social engineering tactics more convincing . Disinformation & Psychological Warfare: Nation-state actors may use Sora to create manipulated news reports or...