By Sean Mitchell
Publication Date: 2025-11-27 03:39:00
Both the scale and sophistication of identity fraud have increased, with the use of artificial intelligence to circumvent traditional security measures increasing significantly. Entrust’s latest report highlights the growing threats posed by deepfakes, social engineering and injection attacks in global markets.
Deepfakes are on the rise
Deepfake technology accounted for 20% of all biometric fraud attempts, with documented cases of deepfake selfies increasing by 58% in the last year. Fraudsters also use multiple methods to bypass biometric authentication, including providing screenshots, printouts, and using 2D and 3D masks. These sophisticated attacks often mimic live capture requests, making them harder to detect.
Injection attacks also saw notable growth, increasing by 40% year-on-year. This technique involves feeding manipulated images or videos directly into verification systems, allowing fraudsters to bypass live user verification. In combination with deepfake methods such as…
