Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity leader, has launched Bitdefender RealCheck, a standalone solution that helps evaluate the authenticity of video content circulating across digital platforms and whether it carries malicious intent — such as financial fraud, credential theft, or defamation.
Deloitte predicts generative AI could drive fraud losses to $40 billion in the U.S. alone by 2027. According to a Bitdefender global survey, deepfake scams ranked as the top security concern. Additionally, research found that consumers correctly identify high-quality deepfakes only 24.5 percent of the time.
Once installed, users simply submit a video link or upload a file for analysis. Bitdefender RealCheck conducts a structured, multi-layered analysis, recognizing that not all synthetic or altered videos are malicious (some are clearly satirical or entertainment-driven) and delivers a detailed report covering manipulation likelihood, deceptive intent, and transcript-level indicators. Rather than a simple yes-or-no verdict, Bitdefender RealCheck arms consumers with the context they need to make informed decisions.
"Cybercriminals have weaponized AI to defraud consumers, steal personal information, and manipulate political perception at a massive scale," said Ciprian Istrate, senior vice president of operations, Consumer Solutions Group at Bitdefender.
"Deepfakes that were once easy to spot have become nearly impossible to detect with the naked eye. Bitdefender RealCheck closes that gap, delivering intelligence on whether a video has been manipulated and whether it was designed with malicious intent. Consumers now have a reliable deepfake detector in their pocket to protect their everyday digital lives."
