Artificial intelligence is speeding up the hiring process but it is also creating a new risk. A recent report from Gartner warns that one in four candidate profiles could be fake by 2028. This trend includes identity theft and the use of deepfakes during remote interviews.
Dr. Leslie Thomas from Kryterion recently shared her expertise with Forbes on this growing issue. She explained that security in testing is an ongoing challenge. As new methods to detect misconduct emerge, fraudsters become more creative in their attempts to bypass them.
One effective defense is the use of dual camera technology. This setup provides a complete view of the testing environment. It also makes it difficult for deepfakes to succeed because a fraudulent image would need to sync across two different video feeds in real time.
Beyond the risk of hiring the wrong person, fake candidates can lead to data leaks and damaged reputations. Organizations must move toward advanced authentication to verify that talent actually exists.