MITRE ATLAS 2026.09 / technique reference
AML.T0088
Generate Deepfakes
MITRE source definition
Adversaries may use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to create synthetic media (i.e. imagery, video, audio, and text) that appear authentic. These "[deepfakes]( https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Deepfake)" may mimic a real person or depict fictional personas. Adversaries may use deepfakes for impersonation to conduct [Phishing](/techniques/AML.T0052) or to evade AI applications such as biometric identity verification systems (see [Evade AI Model](/techniques/AML.T0015)).
Manipulation of media has been possible for a long time, however GenAI reduces the skill and level of effort required, allowing adversaries to rapidly scale operations to target more users or systems. It also makes real-time manipulations feasible.
Adversaries may utilize open-source models and software that were designed for legitimate use cases to generate deepfakes for malicious use. However, there are some projects specifically tailored towards malicious use cases such as ProKYC.
Source modified 2026-05-27. Reproduced from the pinned ATLAS release; inline technique links resolve to local reference pages.
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MITRE case studies
- AML.CS0033 Live Deepfake Image Injection to Evade Mobile KYC Verification · Exercise
- AML.CS0034 ProKYC: Deepfake Tool for Account Fraud Attacks · Incident
- AML.CS0057 Storm-2139 Azure OpenAI Guardrail Bypass · Incident
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