{"product_id":"faik-isbn-9781394299881","title":"FAIK","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLearn to navigate a world of deepfakes, phishing attacks, and other cybersecurity threats emanating from generative artificial intelligence\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn an era where artificial intelligence can create content indistinguishable from reality, how do we separate truth from fiction? In \u003ci\u003eFAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions,\u003c\/i\u003e cybersecurity and deception expert Perry Carpenter unveils the hidden dangers of generative artificial intelligence, showing you how to use these technologies safely while protecting yourself and others from cyber scams and threats. This book provides a crucial understanding of the potential risks associated with generative AI, like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini, offering effective strategies to avoid falling victim to their more sinister uses. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis isn't just another book about technology – it's your survival guide to the digital jungle. Carpenter takes you on an insightful journey through the \"Exploitation Zone,\" where rapid technological advancements outpace our ability to adapt, creating fertile ground for deception. Explore the mechanics behind deepfakes, disinformation, and other cognitive security threats. Discover how cybercriminals can leverage even the most trusted AI systems to create and spread synthetic media and use it for malicious purposes. At its core, \u003ci\u003eFAIK\u003c\/i\u003e is an empowering exposé in which Carpenter effectively weaves together engaging narratives and practical insights, all aimed to equip you with the knowledge to recognize and counter advanced tactics with practical media literacy skills and a deep understanding of social engineering. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn to think like a hacker to better defend against digital threats.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain practical skills to identify and defend against AI-driven scams.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop your toolkit to safely navigate the \"Exploitation Zone.\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSee how bad actors exploit fundamental aspects of generative AI to create weapons grade deceptions.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDevelop practical skills to identify and resist emotional manipulation in digital content.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMost importantly, this is ultimately an optimistic book as it predicts a powerful and positive outcome as a period of cooperation, something now inconceivable, develops as it always does during crises and the future is enhanced by amazing new technologies and fabulous opportunities on the near horizon.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten by an expert, yet accessible to everyone, \u003ci\u003eFAIK\u003c\/i\u003e is an indispensable resource for anyone who uses technology and wants to stay secure in the evolving digital landscape. This book not only prepares you to face the onslaught of digital deceptions and AI-generated threats, but also teaches you to think like a hacker to better defend against them. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eForeword ix\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction: Riddle Me This, Chatgpt XI\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: The Eternal Battle for the Mind: Why You Should Care 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhispers from the Static 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePleased to Meet You, Hope You Guessed My Name 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Historical Context of Deception and Scams 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Digital Age: A New Era of Deception 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Far-Reaching Implications of Synthetic Media 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhy Synthetic Media Slips Right Past Our Defenses 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCognitive Security 101: Protecting Our Minds in the Digital Age 13\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTakeaways 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: The New Frontiers of Deception: AI and Synthetic Media 17\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhispers from the Static 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInflection Points 18\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrief History of AI Advances 19\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIs AI Alive and Does It Really Understand? 30\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTakeaways 34\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: The Mindset and Tools of a Digital Manipulator 37\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhispers from the Static 37\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow Hackers Approach Technology and Problem Solving 40\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeceptionology 101: Introduction to the Dark Arts 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePeering Down the Rabbit Hole 53\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTakeaways 57\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Bias, Data Poisoning, \u0026amp; Output Oddities 59\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhispers from the Static 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHallucinations: AI’s Double-Edged Sword of Creativity 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Big Bias Problem 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmbarrassing F{ai}lures to Control Bias 68\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Consequences and Way Forward 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTakeaways 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: The Digital Disinformation Pandemic 79\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhispers from the Static 79\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLies, Darn Lies, and the Internet 80\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Landscape of AI-Driven Disinformation 87\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTypes and Tactics of AI-Generated Disinformation 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: Deepfakes and the Spectrum of Digital Deception 97\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhispers from the Static 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOn the Internet, Nobody Knows You’re a Dog 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat Really Is a Deepfake, Anyway? 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Chilling Effectiveness of Low-Tech Deception 104\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBreaking Bad: How Bad Actors Can Corrupt the Morals of AI Systems 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhen Jailbreaking Is Overrated: Uncensored AI Systems 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWeaponizing Innocent Outputs 128\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAn Inconvenient Truth About Digital Deceptions 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTakeaways 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: The Now and Future of AI-Driven Deception 133\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhispers from the Static 133\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInto the Exploitation Zone 135\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Pillars of Deception, Scams, and Crime 138\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAI-Powered Scams: Old Tricks, New Tools 141\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmerging Threats 146\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Personal Story: How I Created Multiple GenAI-Powered ScamBots 152\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding Hope 154\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTakeaways 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eContents vii\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: Media Literacy in the Age of AI: Your First Line of Defense 157\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhispers from the Static 157\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Fight for Truth 159\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA Quick Note before We Jump In 161\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedia Literacy in the Digital Age: Your Survival Guide to the Information Jungle 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Fact-Checking Paradox: Seeking Truth in a World of Lies 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTakeaways 183\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: Cognitive and Technical Defense Strategies: Tools for Protection 187\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhispers from the Static 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBuilding Our Cognitive Defenses 189\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTech-Based Defenses 203\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWrapping Up: Vigilance in the Digital Age 211\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet’s Make It Fun: Sharpen Your Mental and Digital Defense Skills 212\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTakeaways 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: A New Hope 217\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhispers from the Static 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCriminals Have Means, Motive, and Opportunity. But so Do We 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLet’s Make It Fun: Make It Real 224\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTakeaways 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppendix: Tips, Tricks, and Resources 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNotes 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAcknowledgments 255\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout the Author 259\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 261\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerry Carpenter\u003c\/b\u003e is a multi-award-winning author, podcaster, and speaker, with over two decades in cybersecurity focusing on how cybercriminals exploit human behavior. As the Chief Human Risk Management Strategist at KnowBe4, Perry helps build robust human-centric defenses against social engineering-based threats.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePRAISE FOR FAIK AND PERRY CARPENTER\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“If you want to understand emerging threats, you want to hear what Perry has to say.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—TED HARRINGTON,\u003c\/b\u003e #1 bestselling author, leader of hackers, co-founder of IoT Village \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“\u003ci\u003eFAIK\u003c\/i\u003e should be a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how artificial intelligence is impacting our lives.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—FC (Freakyclown),\u003c\/b\u003e ethical hacker, author of \u003ci\u003eHow I Rob Banks (and other such places)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Perry delivers solid advice on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from the AI-enabled criminals who are out to do harm. \u003ci\u003eFAIK\u003c\/i\u003e helps empower people to protect themselves.”\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e—LISA PLAGGEMIER,\u003c\/b\u003e Executive Director, National Cybersecurity Alliance \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAN EXPERT GUIDE TO NAVIGATING THE DARK UNDERBELLY OF NEW AI-ENABLED SCAMS AND DISINFORMATION\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a world where AI can clone voices, create fake videos, and generate convincing text, how can we know what’s true? Welcome to the age of AI-driven deception, where new realities can be spun into existence with a few simple keystrokes. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCybersecurity expert and lifelong student of deception, Perry Carpenter, is your guide through this digital minefield. In \u003ci\u003eFAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions\u003c\/i\u003e, he equips you with the knowledge and tools to navigate our AI-saturated reality. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough storytelling and engaging narrative, Carpenter makes complex AI concepts accessible, transforming readers from potential targets into savvy defenders. 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