Security tips
Detecting and mitigating deepfake threats requires a combination of technological solutions, awareness, and responsible online practices.
- Never provide personal information like credit card details, OTP, CVV, etc., over anyone.
- Cross-verify and authenticate the information/media circulated online before believing or sharing it
- Look for inconsistencies, visual artifacts, or anomalies that may indicate manipulated content
- Apply digital watermarks to media files to help trace and verify the origin of content. Watermarks can be used as a form of embedded authentication that is challenging for attackers to remove
- Ensure to regularly review your social media accounts and enable the privacy settings on it and other online platforms.
- Limit the accessibility of your personal information on your account and consider who can view or access your posts, images, and videos.
- Be cautious about sharing your pictures and images and sensitive information online on social media
- Verify the authenticity of the video/photo in any of the fact-checking websites of state /central government.
- Be aware and keep yourself updated about the latest cyber frauds in the news and educate yourself about deepfake technology, its capabilities, and how it can be misused. This may help you respond appropriately to potential deepfake content.
- Report at https://stopncii.org/ regarding such cases
- If you encounter or suspect a deepfake fraud or any other fraudulent activity, report it to the appropriate authorities using the website cybercrime.gov.in or call toll toll-free number 1930.