Nearly half of CISOs have been hit by AI deepfake voice calls
Nearly half of CISOs hit by AI deepfake voice calls. Gartner warns: here's how to spot them.
Why it matters
AI-powered voice and video social engineering is no longer theoretical—it's a measurable threat affecting enterprise security leadership at scale. Practitioners need detection tactics and incident response adjustments now.
The key facts
8 to knowGartner survey: nearly 50% of CISOs report being targeted by AI deepfake voice/video social engineering
Gartner urging CISOs to remain vigilant on voice and video attacks
Article includes guidance on identifying tell-tale signs of deepfake voice scams
Threat type: social engineering leveraging AI-generated audio and video
Gartner survey: ~50% of CISOs targeted by AI deepfake voice calls
Attack vector: voice and video social engineering via deepfakes
Source: Gartner advisory; published Sep 25, 2026
Actionable: detection signs and defensive measures outlined in article
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Publisher excerpt: Gartner has urged CISOs to remain vigilant for voice and video social engineering attacks