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American Focus > Blog > Economy > Fake job seekers use AI to interview for remote jobs, tech CEOs say
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Fake job seekers use AI to interview for remote jobs, tech CEOs say

Last updated: April 14, 2025 8:45 pm
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As companies continue to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of cybersecurity threats, a new danger has emerged in the form of fake job candidates utilizing AI technology to deceive hiring managers. Voice authentication startup Pindrop Security recently encountered a Russian coder named Ivan who turned out to be a deepfake scammer using AI tools to mask his true identity during the interview process. This incident sheds light on the growing trend of job seekers fabricating photo IDs, employment histories, and even using deepfake technology to manipulate video interviews.

According to Pindrop CEO Vijay Balasubramaniyan, the rise of AI-generated profiles has led to a concerning prediction by research firm Gartner that 1 in 4 job candidates globally could be fake by 2028. The implications of hiring a fraudulent employee can range from installing malware to steal sensitive data or funds, to simply collecting a salary without contributing any real value to the company.

The issue of fake job candidates is not limited to a specific industry, as cybersecurity and cryptocurrency firms have reported a surge in fraudulent applicants. Ben Sesser, CEO of BrightHire, noted that the hiring process, being inherently human-driven, has become a vulnerable target for bad actors looking to exploit vulnerabilities in companies. This vulnerability has been exploited by criminal groups with ties to countries like North Korea, Russia, China, Malaysia, and South Korea, who have deployed sophisticated tactics to deceive hiring managers.

Lili Infante, founder of CAT Labs, shared her experience of receiving a high volume of fake job applications, particularly from North Korean spies, whenever her company posts a job opening. To combat this growing threat, companies are turning to identity verification firms like iDenfy, Jumio, and Socure to weed out fake candidates and protect their organizations from potential security breaches.

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As the quality of deepfake technology continues to improve, the challenge of detecting fake job candidates will become even more complex. Despite a few high-profile cases, many hiring managers remain unaware of the risks posed by fraudulent applicants. Pindrop Security, for example, developed a video authentication program to uncover the deepfake fraud of “Ivan X,” highlighting the need for advanced technology to combat this emerging threat.

In a world where AI has blurred the lines between reality and deception, companies must remain vigilant in vetting job candidates to ensure the integrity of their organizations. The ability to trust what we see and hear is no longer guaranteed, making it essential for companies to adopt advanced authentication measures to protect against the growing threat of fake job candidates.

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