Gartner already reported a 200% increase in injection attacks in 2023, a trend that continues to grow, driven by generative artificial intelligence, social engineering and fraud-as-a-service. Recent cases confirm this rise: in 2024, an employee transferred $25 million from a corporate account after joining a video call where all the other “participants” were deepfakes. Just a few months later, a database containing over 184 million leaked credentials linked to social media, online platforms and even government agencies came to light.
The impact for businesses and public entities goes far beyond financial loss: it undermines user trust, corporate reputation, and regulatory compliance.
What are injection attacks?
In the context of identity verification, an injection attack involves the fraudulent use of images, videos or digital simulations to impersonate real individuals or create highly convincing fake identities, with the aim of gaining access to accounts or information. Unlike traditional physical spoofing with masks or printed photos, injection attacks use digital channels to insert manipulated content directly into the verification flow.
Cybercriminals use virtual cameras, pre-recorded media or AI-generated deepfakes injected into software systems without any physical interaction. Their goal is to trick verification systems by simulating a legitimate human presence. Key attack vectors include:
- Identity Swap: Replacing a face in selfies or videos with someone else’s to bypass onboarding or account access controls.
- Document Injection: Falsifying identity documents to fraudulently access services.
How to protect yourself with Facephi Advanced Injection Defense
Facephi Advanced Injection Defense is a next-generation anti-fraud solution designed to detect and block injection attacks in real time. Already integrated into the Facephi Identity Platform, this premium functionality works in multiple layers to provide robust protection against increasingly sophisticated threats:
Secure channel and device-level cybersecurity
- Blocking virtual cameras
- Detecting and neutralising pre-recorded media
- Securing the capture channel from external manipulation
Source and authenticity verification
Analysing metadata and digital watermarks to validate the genuine origin of the image or video and ensure capture is from an authorised device
Advanced image forensics powered by AI
Deep learning models identify synthetic artefacts, digital tampering and deepfake-specific patterns
Key benefits of Advanced Injection Defense
Tailored for sectors with high exposure to digital fraud — including financial services, healthcare, transport, online gaming, government, education and logistics — Facephi Advanced Injection Defense delivers:
Proactive fraud prevention
Automatically detects and blocks injection attempts during authentication — even if user credentials have been compromised.
Reduced regulatory and reputational risk
Helps meet stringent identity verification standards and avoid incidents that could damage your brand or result in fines.
Frictionless, secure user experience
Maintains speed and usability in verification processes while integrating robust protection without impacting conversion or user satisfaction.
As threats evolve rapidly, it’s crucial to deploy adaptable and scalable defences. With Facephi Advanced Injection Defense, organisations don’t just respond to fraud, they get ahead of it, aligning with both global and local compliance standards.