Faik - by Perry Carpenter (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

Learn to navigate a world of deepfakes, phishing attacks, and other cybersecurity threats emanating from generative artificial intelligence

In an era where artificial intelligence can create content indistinguishable from reality, how do we separate truth from fiction? In FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions, 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.

This 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, FAIK 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.

You will:

• Learn to think like a hacker to better defend against digital threats.
• Gain practical skills to identify and defend against AI-driven scams.
• Develop your toolkit to safely navigate the "Exploitation Zone."
• See how bad actors exploit fundamental aspects of generative AI to create weapons grade deceptions.
• Develop practical skills to identify and resist emotional manipulation in digital content.

Most 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.

Written by an expert, yet accessible to everyone, FAIK 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.

From the Back Cover

PRAISE FOR FAIK AND PERRY CARPENTER

"If you want to understand emerging threats, you want to hear what Perry has to say."
--TED HARRINGTON, #1 bestselling author, leader of hackers, co-founder of IoT Village

"FAIK should be a must-read for anyone who wants to understand how artificial intelligence is impacting our lives."
--FC (Freakyclown), ethical hacker, author of How I Rob Banks (and other such places)

"Perry delivers solid advice on how to protect yourself and your loved ones from the AI-enabled criminals who are out to do harm. FAIK helps empower people to protect themselves."
--LISA PLAGGEMIER, Executive Director, National Cybersecurity Alliance

AN EXPERT GUIDE TO NAVIGATING THE DARK UNDERBELLY OF NEW AI-ENABLED SCAMS AND DISINFORMATION

In 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.

Cybersecurity expert and lifelong student of deception, Perry Carpenter, is your guide through this digital minefield. In FAIK: A Practical Guide to Living in a World of Deepfakes, Disinformation, and AI-Generated Deceptions, he equips you with the knowledge and tools to navigate our AI-saturated reality.

Through storytelling and engaging narrative, Carpenter makes complex AI concepts accessible, transforming readers from potential targets into savvy defenders. Blending scientific insights on digital manipulation with real-world case studies, this book offers strategies to protect yourself, your organization, and loved ones from sophisticated AI scams. FAIK demystifies the world of AI, making this crucial knowledge approachable for everyone.

About the Author

Perry Carpenter 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.