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Identifying Deepfake Videos

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Misleading content online becomes more sophisticated with each technology advancement. One type of “fake news” becoming more prominent across all social channels is the deepfake, a video that’s been modified to make the subject appear to be doing or saying something they did not.

Deepfake videos are made to fool viewers for a variety of reasons including political agendas, financial gain, to embarrass someone or a group, or to use for blackmail. Public figures can be made to say things they never said, inciting viewers or followers to think a certain way and take action based on misinformation. A viral deepfake video supposedly of Tom Cruise has more than a million views. Here’s a breakdown by the video’s creator on how he utilized AI to construct the video: DeepTomCruise TikTok Breakdown.

It is possible to identify some deepfake videos by noticing changes in skin tone, jerky facial movements, or lip movements that do not match dialogue. But as the technology improves these clues could become even harder to spot. If you have concerns about the authenticity of a video purporting to be from UF, please contact the department posting the video or send your concern to the UFIT Help Desk.

Enter Phishle Contest to Win Gift Card

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The UF Information Security Office’s annual summer contest is open June 1 – 30, 2022. This year, all you have to do is play Phishle — UFIT’s information security take on the popular game “Worldle®” — to qualify for weekly gift card drawings.

Never played Phishle? Like Wordle®, Phishle is a word game. But Phishle focuses on players learning about social engineering terms such as phishing, smishing, vishing, and tailgating while solving the daily word puzzle. Phishle launched in Spring 2022 by Spencer Fasulo, a freshman computer science major who interns with the Information Security Office (ISO). Before entering the Phishle contest, check out the ISO’s great new social engineering webpage. You’ll learn what to watch out for and be better equipped to complete the daily Phishle game and win a gift card!

Phishle players get an entry for each 10 words they find. After achieving 10 correct words, fill out the form provided with your contact information. Two gift cards will be awarded each week, with winners announced on UFIT’s Twitter and Instagram accounts. Gift cards will need to be picked up in the 720 Building by local winners. Winners residing outside of Alachua County will receive their gift cards via US Mail.