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Glitching videos. Spelling mistakes. No blinking. Robotic audio. Unnatural tone.Historical hallmarks of a deepfake cyberattack may seem apparent to the well-informed individual, but if recent news events have taught us anything, humans can no longer be relied upon to correctly spot AI-generated content such as deepfakes.However, many online security frameworks still rely on human intervention as a crucial defense mechanism against attacks. For example, employees are expected to spot phishing emails and scams after completing corporate cybersecurity training. Remote identity verification often relies on a manual check of uploaded imagery, or a person-to-person video call to verify a user’s identity.The reality today is that humans can no longer detect generative AI content and should no longer remain a central defense mechanism. A new approach is urgently needed.The threat landscape is changing two-fold AI-powered fraud and cyberattacks have captured several headlines recently. One notable example was global engineering firm Arup, which fell victim to a £20m deepfake scam after a finance employee was duped into sending cash to criminals, following a series of hoax AI-generated video calls from senior officials.On the incident, Arup’s Global CIO, Rob Greig, said: “Like many other businesses around the globe, our operations are subject to regular attacks, including invoice fraud, phishing scams, WhatsApp voice spoofing, and deepfakes. What we have seen is that the number and sophistication of these attacks has been rising sharply in recent months.”Here, Greig underscores the two biggest changes AI is driving in the threat landscape today: attacks are rising in volume and sophistication. Generative AI tools that can create video, audio, and messages are now widely available and are accelerating the speed and scale at which attacks can be launched. What’s more, the technology has become so sophisticated that humans cannot be reasonably expected to detect AI-powered attacks.Other organizations are starting to worry too; a recent iProov survey of technology decision-makers found that 70% believe AI-generated attacks will significantly impact their organizations, while more than two-thirds (62%) worry that their organization isn’t taking the threat seriously enough.There are several ways AI is transforming traditional attacks.Phishing gets a power-up Despite widespread awareness of social engineering techniques, this method remains highly effective in cyberattacks. Verizon’s 2023 Data Breach Investigations report revealed phishing was involved in 36% of breaches in 2022, making it the most common attack type.It’s commonplace for organizations to teach employees about spotting phishing attacks, like looking for typos, grammar errors, or awkward formatting. But with AI able to quickly create, polish, and scale personalized phishing messages, those training sessions have become redundant.Tools like WormGPT, a malicious cousin of ChatGPT, are enabling bad actors to create convincing, personalized phishing messages quickly without any errors and in any language.AI is also helping make spear-phishing (highly targeted social engineering attacks) even more impactful and scalable. Traditional social engineering attacks become even more convincing when coupled with a deepfake phone call or voice note from a relative or colleague, for example, just like the Arup incident.With AI creating convincing content that no longer requires a high technical skillset, the number of potential attackers is greatly expanded. The barrier to entry to create these attacks is also far lower than before, with generative AI tools now easily accessible from Crime-as-a-Service marketplaces.Onboarding becomes a top target Remote onboarding, the point where a user first sets up access to a system or service and verifies their identity, is a high-risk point in user journeys for any organization, and is another area AI-attacks are targeting. Allowing a criminal access to an organization's systems or accounts can cause significant, uncontrolled damage that can quickly spiral. Consider how easily a criminal could borrow money fraudulently, steal identities or weaponize company data once they have been given an account or granted access.KnowBe4, a US cybersecurity company, recently shared details of an attack it faced that illustrates this risk all too well. They unwittingly hired a North Korean hacker who used AI and a stolen ID to trick hiring teams and the identity verification process. Once onboard, the imposter almost immediately tried to upload malware before being detected.Verifying identities remotely is far more commonplace in today’s global and digital age. Whether it’s hiring a new employee like the KnowBe4 example, creating a bank account, or accessing government services; people are far more accustomed to verifying their identity remotely. However, traditional methods like video calls with human operators are clearly no longer able to defend against deepfake imposters. As KnowBe4’s CEO said: “If it can happen to us, it can happen to almost anyone. Don’t let it happen to you.”So, how can organizations stop it from happening to them?Fighting fire with fire No organization can ignore the emerging AI threats – the KnowBe4 and Arup examples should ring alarm bells for any enterprise. They also underscore how vulnerable humans are as a defense method. Employees can’t be expected to spot every cleverly disguised phishing email, nor can human operators flawlessly manage remote identity verification. Bad actors knowingly exploit human vulnerabilities.Our recent deepfake detection study found only 0.1% out of 2,000 participants could accurately distinguish real from fake content, and despite this poor performance over 60% of people were confident in the accuracy of their detection skills. Regardless of how confident someone may feel scrutinizing a deepfake photo or email message during a cyber training session, the chances of detecting these when a notification is received in real life during a busy workday or while out running errands is considerably lower.The good news is that AI is both sword and shield. And thankfully, tech leaders are recognising the power of technology as the solution, with 75% turning to facial biometric systems as a primary defense against deepfakes and the majority acknowledging the crucial role of AI in defending against these attacks.Biometric verification systems are transforming remote online identity verification, enabling organizations to verify that the user at the other end of the screen is not only the right person, but a real person. Liveness assurance, as this is called, prevents attackers using stolen or shared copies of victims’ faces, or forged synthetic imagery.Organizations must be aware that what truly differentiates biometric systems is the quality of this liveness assurance and not all liveness assurance systems are created equal. While many solutions claim to offer robust security, organizations need to dig deeper and ask critical questions.Does the solution offer liveness assurance that continuously adapts to evolving threats like deepfakes through AI-powered learning? Does it create a unique challenge-response mechanism to make every authentication unique? Does the provider have a dedicated security operations center that provides proactive threat hunting and incident response to keep pace with emerging threats and ensure that defenses remain robust?Implementing these more advanced solutions are critical to staying ahead of the ever-evolving attacks, reducing the burden on individuals and ultimately bolstering organizational security in the AI-driven threat landscape.We list the best identity management software.This article was produced as part of TechRadarPro's Expert Insights channel where we feature the best and brightest minds in the technology industry today. 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iOS 26 adds the new Call Screening feature to iPhone The new feature automatically asks callers for a name and reason for calling, and provides a real-time transcriptNew data suggests more than 1 billion hoax calls could be interceptedA new feature in iOS 26 could block more than a billion spam calls each year, according to new data.Apple is adding a new Call Screening feature to iPhone with iOS 26, and with Call Screening enabled, your iPhone will ask for a name and reason for calling before sending the call through, building on the Live Voicemail feature added with iOS 17.Similarly to Live Voicemail, Call Screening provides a real-time transcription of the caller’s response to those initial questions, and then gives the user the choice to pick up or ignore the call.The feature will also be available in the Wi-Fi calling-enabled Phone apps coming with iPadOS 26 and macOS Tahoe 26.A billion blocked callsThe iPhone 16 family will all get Call Screening, whether its powered by Apple Intelligence or not. (Image credit: Future)Analysis by second-hand phone marketplace Compare and Recycle suggests that this could block more than a billion scam calls each year in the UK alone.Though the report provided by Compare and Recycle is UK-specific, it tracks that this figure could increase quite substantially with other countries factored in.The report estimates that the average person in the UK gets four spam calls per month. The report also estimates that just shy of 24 million people in the UK will get access to Call Screening, working out to more than 1.1 billion intercepted calls each year.Personally, I can’t stand spam calls, and there have been days – and even whole months – where I seem to get much more than the estimated four calls.Additionally, I get plenty of calls that drop as soon as I pick up, or as soon as I say something. It’s never nice to imagine that my number’s been scraped or marked as ‘active’ in a database for scammers.To be honest, the issue is so prevalent that I sometimes don’t pick up the phone at all, instead waiting for a voicemail or follow-up email to know exactly who's trying to reach me.The addition of Call Screening could see me pop the SIM card out of my trusty Oppo Find X8 Pro and back into one of the best iPhones, for the sake of using my phone as an actual phone again.With that said, the official Apple press release for iOS 26 doesn't make it clear whether Call Screening is an Apple Intelligence feature, in which case my iPhone 15 would be out of luck.WWDC saw the announcement of plenty more features for iPhone, iPad, and Mac – head over to our WWDC2025 recap for a full rundown.And be sure to let us know whether you’re looking forward to using Call Screening on your iPhone in the comments below.You might also likeOoh, shiny! I hate myself for being excited about Liquid Glass in iOS 26Android 16 is out now, but its big visual redesign might not arrive until SeptemberApple is out of surprises and focuses on making the future as clear as glass

Some Pixel 6a phones have been overheating while chargingGoogle says it will address the issue with a software updateThe update will limit battery capacity and charging speedYou may have spotted several reports of Google Pixel 6a phones catching fire and burning up in recent weeks, and Google is now taking steps to stop any future incidents by limiting the battery capacity and charging speed on the 2022 handsets.In a statement to Android Authority, a Google spokesperson said that a "subset" of Pixel 6a phones will soon get a "mandatory" software update, reducing battery capacity and charging performance once 400 cycles have been reached.This should "reduce the risk of potential battery overheating" according to Google, though it will leave you with a phone that charges up more slowly and doesn't last as long between charges – not great for a handset that's only been out three years.Google says users with affected phones will be contacted next month with details of what they need to do. Meanwhile, the Android Authority team has spotted a warning about a potential battery overheating issue on the Pixel 6a in the latest Android 16 beta.Keep an eye on your phoneEvidence of a burned out Pixel 6a (Image credit: Ariella / Android Authority)It's difficult to gauge just how widespread this problem is, but Android Authority has already recorded two separate incidents, and there are pictures as proof. It's scary to think that your phone could suddenly burst into flames while it's been left charging.Given that Google only mentions a "subset" of Pixel 6a phones, it's possible that only certain handsets are affected. We may not see this update roll out for every single Pixel 6a, but right now it's not clear either way.If you own a Google Pixel 6a, it's a good idea to keep an eye on it while it's charging: look out for any kind of deformation, and check that the handset isn't getting too hot to the touch. Very short battery life can also indicate a battery health problem.Swelling and overheating can potentially happen to any lithium-ion battery, if it gets physically damaged or somehow malfunctions, but it's an issue that keeps happening with Pixel phones – most recently with the Google Pixel 7a.You might also likeThe Pixel 10 could be launching earlier than we thoughtThese are the best Pixel phones you can buyGoogle teases a refresh for the Pixel's always-on display

The Google Pixel 10 series could have built-in magnets for magnetic wireless chargingA new line of 'Pixelsnap' accessories might launch to take advantage of this featureThe Pixel 10 series could also have improved speakersAndroid phones have technically been capable of supporting MagSafe-like charging for a while now, but so far, no big-name handsets have fully embraced the technology. The Samsung Galaxy S25 series, for instance, offers a half-measure solution that requires a magnetic case – but the Google Pixel 10 series might actually have magnets built in.This rumor comes from Android Authority, and if true, would mean you’d be able to magnetically attach wireless chargers and other accessories to the Google Pixel 10, with no special cases required.Android Authority claims to have seen “credible marketing materials intended for retailers” that show Google is working on magnetic accessories for the Pixel 10. These accessories would use the Qi2 standard (which enables magnetic wireless charging), and they include a ‘Pixelsnap Charger’, a ‘Pixelsnap Charger with Stand’, and a ‘Pixelsnap Ring Stand’.The first two are self-explanatory, while the ‘Pixelsnap Ring Stand’ might be a stand for your phone that doesn’t include a charger.Given that Google has previously been rumored to be working on a ‘Hub Mode’ for its phones, these stands would make sense, as Hub Mode would work like a smart display, where a stand would come in handy.Faster charging and better speakersThe Google Pixel 9 (Image credit: Philip Berne / Future)In any case, Android Authority also found evidence of an upcoming Google wireless charger in a trade database, and its specs allow, in theory, for 60W wireless charging – though since current Pixel models can’t even charge that fast with wires, it’s likely that Google would restrict the speeds.The database also mentions that this upcoming charger will come in ‘Rock Candy’ and ‘Mist’ shades, which Android Authority speculates will translate to black and off-white, respectively.And as well as a charging upgrade, the Google Pixel 10 series could also get improved speakers, with Android Headlines claiming that they will be the best speakers ever on a Pixel phone, albeit ones lacking Dolby Atmos.As ever with leaks, we’d take all of this with a pinch of salt for now, but it’s surprising that Android device makers aren’t yet embracing magnetic charging, so we’re hopeful that the Google Pixel 10 series will. The phones will probably launch in August, so we should find out whether they do then.You might also likeAndroid 16 is out now, but its big visual redesign might not arrive until SeptemberGoogle Pixel 10 rumors – 5 things we think we know and 3 we don'tBest Google Pixel phones: our reviews help you choose the Google phone that's right for you

Tens of thousands of Nvidia chips will be deployed across many European countriesNvidia is partnering with key telecom firms across the continentAI centers will further research and offer training opportunitiesNvidia has announced significant new plans to support European customers as the region looks to bolster sovereignty requirements amid ongoing global trade concernThe chipmaker has revealed France, Italy, Spain and the UK are all deploying Nvidia Blackwell systems to build their own sovereign AI infrastructure, and it has also pledged to build an AI factory in Germany for industrial manufacturing applications, together with further AI technology centers in Germany, Sweden, Italy, Spain, the UK and Finland.Nvidia's expansion across Europe comes amid partnerships with a number of European firms, including Mistral AI, Orange, Swisscom, Telefónica and Telenor.Nvidia European expansionThough confirmed in an Nvidia press release, many of the infrastructure expansions rely on local partnerships.Mistral AI will deploy 18,000 Grace Blackwell systems in France, Nebius and Nscale will roll out 14,000 Blackwell GPUs via new data centers in the UK, Germany will launch the world's first industrial AI cloud with 10,000 Blackwell GPUs and Italy is to develop the "Large Colosseum" reasoning model on Grace Blackwell Superchips.Further partnerships with European telecommunication companies will see Orange, Fastweb, Telenor, Swisscom and Telefónica launch their own AI models and tools."Every industrial revolution begins with infrastructure. AI is the essential infrastructure of our time, just as electricity and the internet once were," CEO Jensen Huang explained.UK Tech Secretary Peter Kyle expanded on Huang's notion: "Just as coal and electricity once defined our past, AI is defining our future."A series of AI centers are also to be established across many European countries, including Germany, Sweden, Italy, Spain, the UK and Finland, with the aim of accelerating AI research and offering local upskilling options."With bold leadership from Europe’s governments and industries, AI will drive transformative innovation and prosperity for generations to come," Huang added.The news follows Huang's recent appearance at London Tech Week 2025, where he joined UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer on stage to announce new expansions in the country, and hail the impact of AI investment.You might also likeCheck out the best AI tools and best AI writersWe've listed our pick of the best cloud computing servicesThe UK Government wants to save billions per year with new tech procurement site

DC Studios has released one final trailer for SupermanThe James Gunn-directed superhero movie releases on July 11Its latest teaser contains some crucial details about its plot and the odd Easter eggJames Gunn's Superman movie is officially less than a month away (at the time of publication, anyway). And, as the countdown towards its July 11 release gathers pace, DC Studios has debuted one final trailer for the David Corenswet-led comic book movie.The trailer, which also confirms tickets are now on sale for one of 2025's most anticipated new movies, doesn't just contain footage we've seen in the DC Universe (DCU) film's other teasers.Indeed, there are numerous new clips that hint at the direction of its plot and contain the odd DC Comics Easter egg. So, here are four crucial details and/or references to previous Superman projects you might have missed upon first viewing. Potentially big spoilers follow, so proceed at your own risk.1. A glimpse at Mister HandsomeWho's the mysterious individual standing behind Lex Luthor? (Image credit: DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures)If your initial reaction to this individual is "...who?", you're not alone. Mister Handsome isn't an established DC Comics character – in fact, he appears to be a brand-new creation for this DCU Chapter One movie.Okay, so who is he? We don't actually know, but that hasn't stopped eagle-eyed fans from thinking they've spotted him in Superman's latest trailer.Look behind Nicholas Hoult's Lex Luthor in the above image, and you'll see what appears to be a pale skinned individual standing on some form of podium. Viewers think this human-looking creature is the aforementioned Mister Handsome.Superman's behind-the-scenes vignette gave us a better look at Mister Handsome (Image credit: DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures)There's further evidence to suggest this is the case. In Superman's behind-the-scenes featurette, we catch another glimpse of a being who not only resembles the character in Superman's final trailer, but also has a visibly different posture and appearance to most humans.Additionally, peaking as part of a recent Fandango interview, Hoult and Gunn revealed that Hoult's son, who occasionally visited the Superman set, had a fondness for Mister Handsome. Elaborating on who this character is, Gunn teased: "Mister Handsome is Lex’s creature that he created in a petri dish who drives around on this flying platform that is the ugliest, grossest creature in the world."This doesn't confirm that the pale skinned individual we briefly see is Mister Handsome, but Gunn's description lines up with what little we've seen of them. Throw in the incredibly ironic name for someone who's not attractive to look at and this has to be Mister Handsome.2. Ultraman unmaskedThings are heating up between Ultraman and Superman (Image credit: DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures)There's been plenty of speculation about Ultraman's actual identity. I've extensively covered the biggest fan theory about this secondary villain, so I won't do so again here. If you want more details on said hypothesis, read my pieces on Ultraman's supposed ties to another villain called the Hammer of Boravia, my breakdown of Superman 's second trailer, and the biggest Ultraman fan theory seemingly being confirmed by some Funko Pop figures.Superman's third trailer doesn't deliver much in the way of new Ultraman footage, but there are a couple of missable shots of this mysterious individual without his mask. The first shows Ultraman blasting the Man of Steel with his own heat vision ability. Later, we see Supes whacking a demasked Ultraman with a large metallic object.Neither clip is slow or long enough to give us a good look at Ultraman's face. Nonetheless, we know he'll lose his face covering at some point, which suggests we'll find out who he really is. My money is still on him being a Superman clone.3. Green Lantern's 'Big Blue' call backA superpowered humanoid alien is enough to make anyone green with envy (Image credit: DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures)At the trailer's 1:20 mark, we see Nathan Fillion's Guy Gardner/Green Lantern squaring up to Kal-El. Clearly, something's happened between the pair and it seems Gardner is trying to goad Supes to attack him. You don't mock someone by saying "make a move, Big Blue" if you're not trying to antagonize them."Big Blue" might sound like a form of derision on Gardner's part, but it's actually a call back to one of Superman's oldest nicknames. Indeed, it's a reference to 'The Big Blue Boy Scout' moniker that the Son of Krypton also went by in the 1950s. It's also an alias that's been shortened to 'Big Blue' in countless other comic books.This, then, appears to be one of many homages that'll be paid to the Man of Tomorrow's literary roots in his latest big-screen adventure.4. Who is baby Joey in Superman?One Kryptonian and a baby (Image credit: DC Studios/Warner Bros. Pictures)The final big reveal in Superman's latest trailer concerns a character called Joey. He's the alien baby we see Clark Kent's superpowered alter-ego holding/rescuing as some form of cosmic explosion erupts around them.We already know Joey's father is, too. Superman's Funko Pop figurine collection has already ruined that surprise, with Joey being the progeny of Anthony Carrigan's Metamorpho. For the uninitiated: essentially, he's a metahuman who can create any type of element out of thin air.The prevailing fan theory – one strengthened by footage shown in Superman's second trailer – is Luthor is exploiting Metamorpho in order to keep Joey safe. And, given Metamorpho's unique powers, he's tailor-made to craft kryptonite, aka the only substance in the known galaxy that can harm/weaken someone like Superman. It seems, then, that Metamorpho will be coerced to create some kryptonite, which Luthor can use against Supes, so Luthor doesn't harm Joey.You might also likeJames Gunn confirms new Wonder Woman movie is on the way, and DC fans say a Star Wars actor is the clear choice to play herGet the complete lowdown on Supergirl: Woman of TomorrowOr find out everything we know about Peacemaker season 2