Amid $40B AI Fraud Surge, Reality Defender Returns to RSAC
A lot has changed since Reality Defender was named Most Innovative Startup at the 2024 RSA Conference, one of the biggest cybersecurity events of the year. AI fraud attacks have surged an astonishing 2,100%, according to Signicat , with Regula reporting that 49% of enterprises now face synthetic audio and video attacks.
The RSAC Innovation Sandbox puts the spotlight on cybersecurity's boldest innovators — the same innovators the industry desperately needs as we confront unprecedented AI-enabled fraud. Despite average losses of $450,000 per deepfake incident, and Deloitte 's projection of $40 billion in AI cybercrime costs to U.S. companies, only 22% of organizations have implemented adequate countermeasures.
Since our Innovation Sandbox victory, Reality Defender has expanded our cutting-edge detection models, unveiled new solutions targeting real-time voice fraud and AI-generated video impersonations, forged crucial data partnerships with genAI leaders, and raised additional capital to support our growing team and mission.
Now, we are thrilled to return to RSA Conference 2025 to see the boldest startups vie for the Innovation title and connect with cybersecurity experts to discuss the importance of deepfake detection in addressing global AI fraud.
Read on to learn how Reality Defender has evolved since our RSAC 2024 Innovation win, and how the $40 billion AI fraud threat is transforming cybersecurity priorities.
-Ben Colman, Co-Founder and CEO, Reality Defender
Reality Defender CEO to Deliver Keynote on Deepfakes at TRANSACT 2025
AI-powered fraud in financial services has reached a critical tipping point, with organizations losing the average of $603,000 per deepfake incident, according to Regula . How can financial institutions protect their assets, communications, and customers while maintaining trust?
At TRANSACT Show 2025, keynote speakers Ben Colman , CEO & Co-Founder of Reality Defender , and Pranit Pan , CTO at J.P. Morgan Private Bank , will take the Main Stage for a must-attend fireside chat on Trust in the Age of AI. Together, they’ll explore real-world deepfake threats — from executive impersonation to market manipulation — and discuss the latest defensive strategies shaping the future of financial security.
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Thursday, April 3, 2025 | 10:15 AM – 10:40 AM PT
TRANSACT 2025 is the premier event for the payments industry, bringing together financial institutions, fintech leaders, and technology innovators to propel businesses forward.
Explore the agenda and register below — we hope to see you in Vegas!
Join the Reality Defender Team
The Reality Defender team consists of diverse experts, scientists, and researchers, all working together behind a vital mission: to stop deepfakes and safeguard truth. Our commitment to innovation, collaboration, and making a real-world impact has earned us recognition from Business Insider as a startup to bet your career on.
If you share a passion for protecting citizens and empowering communities, we welcome you to join us in building world-class detection tools.
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