The "3-Finger Test" That Exposes Deepfake Scammers Instantly

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The video offers a simple, actionable "hack" or test to identify a prevalent and concerning threat (deepfake scammers), making it highly shareable and relevant. The use of a clear visual demonstration and relatable advice contributes to its effectiveness.

Summary

The video explains a "3-Finger Test" to identify deepfake scammers. It suggests asking the person on a call to hold up three fingers in front of their face, as AI-generated individuals may struggle with this simple action. The video also advises establishing a family safe word to verify identities during suspicious calls.

Structure

1Introduction to the "3-Finger Test"
2Demonstration and explanation of the test
3Discussion on why the test works
4Introduction of the family safe word concept
5Explanation of the safe word's utility
6Call to action to follow for more cyber tips

Product placement

The video mentions "AI" and "deepfake scammers" as the subject matter. The "3-Finger Test" is presented as a method to identify them. The video also shows a Zoom interface briefly, but it's not the product being promoted. The creator's bio link is a link aggregator (linktr.ee) and not the promoted product.

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The three finger test that exposes scammers instantly #cybersecurity #scam #deepfake

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The "3-Finger Test" That Exposes Deepfake Scammers Instantly how do I some AI thing what be able to tell Well Here can you hold that up It's not AI Can you- Yeah But it's that's our director I see I thought it would be your name No That's our director We have a multiple all of them here Uh- Go but is there not some of telling whether you're real or not hold up 3 fingers in front of your face or come on Ah, come on, that's too much. to do that Oh you don't want to do that The 3 fingers- Well I'll do that front of your face- In is deliberate What do you mean Come on Ronnie. Would it the AI if it was in front of your face He can hold I don't know to ask somebody to make sure- Well you're not AI is not unreasonable I mean front of your face Well, I think that, well, is that enough? No, it's not in front of your face He's really doing his best here Well, that's too much, don't you think? Yes, it is, because, you know, if you were real, you would put up three fingers in front of your face, yes And of course, Just ask them to hold up three fingers in front of their face and hopefully they do it and they'll see that if it's real or not Also, this is another reason why you and your family should have a family safe word So if anyone calls pretending to be a family member or loved one, you can confirm they are who they say they are by asking for that family safe word If you're new to the Cybersecurity Go page, you know that I post daily simple cyber tips, so stay safe out there _declassified by HUNTRESS

Transcript

how do I some AI thing doe I know you're not some AI thing what what would I be able to tell Well Here can you hold that up It's not AI Can you- Yeah But it's that's our director I see I thought it would be your name No That's our director We have a multiple all of them here Uh- Go but is there not some of telling whether you're real or not hold up 3 fingers in front of your face or come on Ah, come on, that's too much. to do that Oh you don't want to do that The 3 fingers- Well I'll do that front of your face- In is deliberate What do you mean Come on Ronnie. Would it the AI if it was in front of your face He can hold I don't know to ask somebody to make sure- Well you're not AI is not unreasonable I mean front of your face Well, I think that, well, is that enough? No, it's not in front of your face He's really doing his best here Well, that's too much, don't you think? Yes, it is, because, you know, if you were real, you would put up three fingers in front of your face, yes And of course, Just ask them to hold up three fingers in front of their face and hopefully they do it and they'll see that if it's real or not Also, this is another reason why you and your family should have a family safe word So if anyone calls pretending to be a family member or loved one, you can confirm they are who they say they are by asking for that family safe word If you're new to the Cybersecurity Go page, you know that I post daily simple cyber tips, so stay safe out there