--- title: Is your business protected against deepfake fraud? description: Deepfake fraud is being carried out on ‘an industrial scale’ according to a new report from the AI Incident Database. image: https://info.videosign.co.uk/hubfs/Deepfake%20fraud.png --- [Skip to content](https://info.videosign.co.uk/blog/is-your-business-protected-against-deepfake-fraud#main-content) [![](https://info.videosign.co.uk/hs-fs/hubfs/VideoSign-FullColour@2x.png?width=1135&height=284&name=VideoSign-FullColour@2x.png)](https://info.videosign.co.uk/) - Features Show submenu for Features - [Meeting Room](https://info.videosign.co.uk/meeting-room) - [Signatures](https://info.videosign.co.uk/electronic-signatures) - [Identity Verification](https://info.videosign.co.uk/identity-verification) - [Audit Trail](https://info.videosign.co.uk/audit-trail) - [Directsign](https://info.videosign.co.uk/directsign) - [Contract Creator](https://info.videosign.co.uk/contract-creator) - [Pricing](https://info.videosign.co.uk/pricing) - Insights Show submenu for Insights - [Blog](https://info.videosign.co.uk/blog) - [Webinars / Events](https://info.videosign.co.uk/webinars-and-events) - Help Show submenu for Help - [Raise a Ticket](https://videosignltd.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portals) - [Support Resources](https://info.videosign.co.uk/help-and-support) - [FAQs](https://info.videosign.co.uk/faqs) - [Book a Demo](https://info.videosign.co.uk/book-a-demo) Open main navigation Close main navigation - Features Show submenu for Features - [Meeting Room](https://info.videosign.co.uk/meeting-room) - [Signatures](https://info.videosign.co.uk/electronic-signatures) - [Identity Verification](https://info.videosign.co.uk/identity-verification) - [Audit Trail](https://info.videosign.co.uk/audit-trail) - [Directsign](https://info.videosign.co.uk/directsign) - [Contract Creator](https://info.videosign.co.uk/contract-creator) - [Pricing](https://info.videosign.co.uk/pricing) - Insights Show submenu for Insights - [Blog](https://info.videosign.co.uk/blog) - [Webinars / Events](https://info.videosign.co.uk/webinars-and-events) - Help Show submenu for Help - [Raise a Ticket](https://videosignltd.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portals) - [Support Resources](https://info.videosign.co.uk/help-and-support) - [FAQs](https://info.videosign.co.uk/faqs) - [Book a Demo](https://info.videosign.co.uk/book-a-demo) - [Log In](https://client.videosign.co.uk/) [Log In](https://client.videosign.co.uk/) Feb 9, 2026 1:49:35 PM # Is your business protected against deepfake fraud? [Videosign](https://info.videosign.co.uk/blog/author/videosign) Deepfake fraud is being carried out on ‘an industrial scale’ according to [a new report from the AI Incident Database](https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/06/deepfake-taking-place-on-an-industrial-scale-study-finds). It’s worrying, but it’s not surprising. We created Videosign for two key reasons: to make digital signatures even more secure and difficult to fake than wet ink signatures; and to protect people from the rise of deepfake fraud. The new report shows that use of deepfakes is no longer a niche technique used by sophisticated cyber criminals. Rapid development of AI technology means that everybody has access to tools that can be used to create fake voices and video - creating new fraud risks for individuals as well as businesses of all sizes. The era of ‘seeing is believing’ is officially over. If your business is still relying on standard video calls or unverified digital communications to close deals, you aren't just behind the curve; you are leaving the front door wide open for sophisticated fraud. --- ## **The death of traditional trust** While the rise of AI has brought incredible efficiency to many industries, the 2026 data confirms a darker side. Criminals are now using high-fidelity deepfakes to bypass traditional security checks, impersonate CEOs in ‘urgent’ wire transfer requests, and even spoof identities during remote signing sessions. By failing to implement robust, AI-resistant verification processes, businesses are risking more than just money; they are risking their reputation and the trust of their clients. A simple electronic signature is no longer enough if you can’t be 100% certain who is behind the screen. Videosign’s remote contracting platform offers numerous security measures to protect you from deepfake fraud. Via integration partners, Identities of users can be confirmed using biometric data from passports or driving licences, or by using secure banking credentials. We can also offer an extra layer of protection through ‘liveness detection’ technology. The system analyses images to confirm whether they’re genuinely three-dimensional, or just a two-dimensional fake - bringing a level of scrutiny that human eyes can’t match. --- ## **Why you need Videosign today** The [report from the AI Incident Database](https://incidentdatabase.ai/blog/incident-report-2025-november-december-2026-january/) is a wake-up call for every business leader and legal professional. The technology used to create deepfakes is reaching a level of maturity where the naked eye can no longer distinguish between a person and a programme. If you are still waiting to upgrade your security protocols, the time to act is now. Our software offers a one-stop-shop for creating, discussing, and signing contracts in an environment specifically designed to defeat AI-driven deception. We combine seamless customer service with the most robust legal compliance available. The data is clear: the deepfake revolution is here. Don’t let your business become a statistic. 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