Online security matters

Gen AI enabled fraud

Duration: 3:43

[Woman]

You never know what’s just around the corner.

Life is full of twists and turns, but somehow you end up on the right path.

When I look back at my life and zoom out to see the bigger picture, my journey from self-starter to successful entrepreneur has been full of unexpected moments..

Oh, you dropped this!

You’re welcome.

I’ve overcome it all and, well, I’m proud.

But I’ve had to work hard.

And I wasn’t so successful at the start.

But self-belief comes with time.

And now I know there’s nothing stopping me.

There are people like me everywhere.

People with a vision.

I’m about to make a million.

It’s my biggest deal yet.

And now, please don’t mistake my ambition for arrogance.

I just know exactly what I’m doing because I’ve done this 100 times before.

And who knows?

Maybe next time, this could be you and I.

Riad, good to see you.

Thanks for seeing me at such short notice.

How are you?

[Riad]

Hey, no problem. I’m good, thanks. Busy.

[Woman]

I’m not surprised.

I can see that certificate in the background.

Congratulations on the promotion.

What’s that, Payables Lead?

Your family must be so proud.

How are they?

[Riad]

Thank you.

Well remembered. Yes, they’re very pleased.

So, what can I do to help?

Is this about the payment you mentioned?

[Woman]

That’s right.

So you’ve had a chance to look over the email I sent over?

[Riad]

Yeah. The confidential acquisition.

Right? Well,

I’ve already made a start on inputting the account details you sent over.

This all sounds really exciting.

[Man]

It really is.

Please do let me know when you’ve transferred the money over to the suspense account.

I’ve already had legal chase me to confirm that it’s done.

[Riad]

Of course they are.

I’m on it.

[Woman]

I can’t thank you enough for this, Riad.

You really are a lifesaver.

[Riad]

No problem.

Okay.

That’s the payment all sent over.

[Woman]

Thank you so much.

And it’s that easy.

I’m so proud of what I’ve built.

My team are truly gifted.

The things they can do with AI.

This technology means I can become the organisations you trust.

I can become almost anyone.

[Glitchy female voice]

Your bank ensuring your account details are safe and secure from fraudsters.

[Glitchy male voice]

Your supplier advising of a change of bank details for the next invoice payment.

[Woman]

And before you know it, you’ve given me everything.

Before you question anything, you give me everything.

Everything.

[Narrator]

AI has emerged as a powerful tool for businesses and for fraudsters.

[Text on screen]

AI has emerged as a powerful tool for businesses and for fraudsters.

[Narrator]

Educated staff are your first line of defence against fraud.

Make knowledge your advantage.

[Text on screen]

Educated staff are your first line of defence against fraud, make knowledge your advantage.

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