Rajasthan Government Issues Alert on Safeguarding Against Deepfakes

Jaipur, Dec 28 (NationPress) The Rajasthan government has issued an advisory aimed at raising awareness about 'Deepfakes' among both individuals and organizations, highlighting the threats they pose and the methods for prevention.

The advisory emphasizes the risks and protective measures necessary to maintain effective cyber hygiene and security at the community level.

According to the advisory, the targeted audience includes both private individuals and organizations.

This advisory was released in accordance with the cybersecurity measures and actionable points established during the third National Conference of Chief Secretaries, themed 'Cyber Security: Emerging Challenges'.

The document defines Deepfake technology as an application of Artificial Intelligence that manipulates videos, images, and even audio.

The principal dangers linked to Deepfake technology include the dissemination of misinformation, potential fraud or scams, and damage to reputation.

The advisory outlines both positive and negative applications of Deepfakes.

Positive uses can be found in creating special effects in films and in producing engaging or interactive educational materials, but there are numerous harmful applications as well.

Risks include financial fraud through impersonation, disinformation aimed at swaying public opinion, and emotional and financial extortion involving non-consensual explicit content.

The advisory also details specific preventive measures that both individuals and organizations can adopt to mitigate the risks associated with Deepfake technology and its adverse effects.

Individuals and organizations are encouraged to cross-check all information and exercise utmost caution regarding personal data.

Measures such as Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA), stringent privacy settings, verification protocols, and regular security audits can help the public combat the negative impacts of Deepfake technology.

On a personal level, the public is urged to be vigilant when sharing information online.

It is crucial to evaluate the authenticity of the sources of information.

The advisory also includes specific preventive recommendations for organizations.

For entities managing significant amounts of company and customer data, it is advised to implement MFA to secure data usage, storage, and transfer.

Organizations should also conduct regular security audits and utilize encrypted communication methods.

The advisory suggests creating crisis management plans for potential mishaps related to Deepfake incidents.

For more detailed information and assistance, the advisory is readily available to the public.