Dangers and potential of AI

AI Identities: The Double-Edged Sword in the Age of GenAI

June 23, 2025 – Artificial intelligence is transforming the digital landscape, but it also poses significant threats. From deepfakes to AI-generated identities, cybercriminals are leveraging advanced technology to infiltrate companies and commit fraud. Meanwhile, AI agents are becoming indispensable in everyday work, raising questions about security and trust.

Deepfakes and AI Fraud: A New Threat Landscape

Okta’s newly formed Threat Intelligence Team has uncovered a sophisticated fraud scheme involving North Korean state agents. Using generative AI, they create fake job applications and deepfake videos to infiltrate companies and secure remote jobs. These fake identities are used to gain access to company devices, which are then operated in “laptop farms” to generate revenue for the sanctioned regime.

This highlights the increasing sophistication of cyber threats and the need for robust identity verification systems. Companies must be vigilant and use modern identity management solutions to detect and prevent such fraud attempts.

AI Agents: The New Digital Companions

On the flip side, AI agents are revolutionizing various industries by automating routine tasks and increasing efficiency. From travel booking to healthcare support, these digital assistants are becoming essential tools in the modern workplace. However, their integration into corporate processes requires careful consideration of security and data protection.

Okta’s “Auth for GenAI” solution addresses these concerns by ensuring that AI agents only access necessary information and that critical actions are always reviewable by humans. This approach helps companies harness the potential of AI while maintaining security and trust.

Building Trust Through Secure Identities

Thomas Heinz, Senior Manager Solutions Engineering at Okta, emphasizes the importance of clear and verifiable identities for both humans and AI systems. “A clear and verifiable identity is the basis for trust in the digital space. Without them, neither humans nor AI systems can surely interact,” he says.

Companies must train their teams to recognize suspicious application patterns and use advanced identity verification solutions. Regular monitoring and automatic recognition of anomalies are crucial for preventing unauthorized access and ensuring the integrity of digital identities.

Future-Proofing Digital Transformation

The proliferation of AI agents and the evolving tactics of cybercriminals underscore the importance of a secure identity system. Companies that authenticate and authorize both humans and machines equally can fully exploit the potential of AI while protecting themselves from new risks.

Okta’s threat intelligence team and innovative solutions like “Auth for GenAI” are guiding companies through this complex landscape. By combining early threat detection with safe AI integration, Okta is paving the way for a trustworthy digital future.

For more information on Okta’s Threat Intelligence Team and secure AI solutions, visit www.okta.de.

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