Cybersecurity experts will demonstrate how generative AI supercharges impersonation attacks and how to stop them

1Kosmos, a leader in unifying identity proofing and passwordless authentication, today announced it will host a live virtual event, How I Would Hack You (Live with AI), featuring ethical hacker and CEO of SocialProof Security Rachel Tobac and 1Kosmos Chief Strategy Officer Mike Engle. This interactive session will explore how generative AI and deepfakes are being weaponized to power social engineering, impersonation, and credential-based attacks—and what organizations can do to stop them.

WHO:

Rachel Tobac, CEO of SocialProof Security, is an ethical hacker and social engineering expert who helps organizations protect against phishing, vishing, and AI-enhanced fraud. She has been featured by NPR, CNN, and Wired for her live hacking demos that show how easily humans can be tricked into giving up sensitive information.

Mike Engle, Chief Strategy Officer at 1Kosmos, previously served as head of Information Security for Lehman Brothers, where he designed the bank’s global security program. He also co-founded Bastille Networks, a venture-backed startup that pioneered wireless threat detection.

WHAT:

From HR onboarding to IT service desk calls, identity is being compromised before it’s even authenticated. In this live, eye-opening session, renowned social engineer Rachel Tobac will expose how AI-assisted impersonation attacks are bypassing traditional technical defenses and exploiting human trust at scale. Including those linked to North Korean operatives targeting the Fortune 500. Attendees will learn:

• How attackers use AI-generated deepfakes and synthetic voices to bypass identity verification
• Real-world examples of impersonation at IT help desks and customer service centers
• How to mitigate these AI-powered threats without adding friction to the user experience.

WHEN:

Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 1:00 PM ET | 10:00 AM PT

WHERE:

Virtual event delivered to your device. Register at: https://www.1kosmos.com/event/how-i-would-hack-you-live-with-ai

HOW:

To schedule a conversation with Mike Engle or Rachel Tobac, contact Marc Gendron at marc@mgpr.net or +1-617-877-7480.

About 1Kosmos

1Kosmos enables remote identity verification and passwordless multi-factor authentication for workers, customers, and residents to securely engage with digital services. By unifying identity proofing, credential verification, and strong authentication, the 1Kosmos platform prevents identity impersonation, account takeover, and fraud while delivering frictionless user experiences and preserving the privacy of users' personal information.

The company conducts millions of authentications daily for major banks, telecommunications providers, technology and service providers, healthcare organizations, and retailers worldwide. Backed by Forgepoint Capital, Origami Capital Partners/Oquirrh Ventures, NextEra, Gula Tech Adventures, and Craig Abod, 1Kosmos is headquartered in Iselin, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.1kosmos.com and follow us on X, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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Interactive session will explore how generative AI and deepfakes are being weaponized to power social engineering, impersonation, and credential-based attacks, and what organizations can do to stop them.