False Face: Unit 42 Demonstrates the Alarming Ease of Synthetic Identity Creation

Unit 42 describes how DPRK-affiliated IT operators are increasingly using real-time deepfake video and synthetic identities to pass remote job interviews and infiltrate organizations; the report demonstrates how easily convincing deepfakes can be created, outlines technical detection opportunities and behavioral indicators, and provides HR and security mitigation measures to reduce risk across the hiring and employment lifecycle.