Bitdefender RealCheck is a new solution that helps consumers evaluate the authenticity of video content circulating on digital platforms. It also enables users to determine whether those contents have malicious aims, such as financial fraud, credential theft, or defamation. In the face of the unprecedented rise of deepfakes on social media, Bitdefender RealCheck provides users with a simple and accessible tool to distinguish fact from fabrication before you trust what you see, share it, or act on it.
Deepfakes have become one of the most effective tactics used by cybercriminals. Deloitte projects generative AI could trigger fraud losses of up to $40 billion in the United States alone by 2027. According to a global Bitdefender survey of 7,000 consumers, deepfake scams are the top security concern, and social networks have already become the main channel through which this type of fraud occurs. Moreover, research shows that consumers correctly identify high-quality deepfakes only 24.5% of the time.
Once installed on your mobile device, users simply need to send a video link or upload a file for analysis. Bitdefender RealCheck performs a structured and multi-layer analysis, recognizing that not all artificially generated or manipulated videos have malicious intent (some are clearly satirical or entertaining), and generates a detailed report that includes the likelihood of manipulation, the potential deceptive purpose, and indicators detected at the transcription level. Rather than offering a simple yes-or-no verdict, the solution provides users with the context needed to make informed decisions.
Main Features and Benefits
- Validation of deepfakes on major social platforms. Analyzes video content from local files, web-hosted videos, and posts on X (formerly Twitter), YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. It also identifies public figures (including celebrities, high-profile business executives, and politicians) who are being impersonated or used fraudulently in active deepfake campaigns.
- Comprehensive analysis and detailed reports. Conducts a deep, multi-layer analysis of both the video content and the accompanying audio, evaluating the likelihood of manipulation and the risk of deception at the transcription level. It examines speech segment by segment to pinpoint where manipulation may have occurred. Instead of simply delivering a positive or negative result, users receive a detailed, structured report that explains what they’re seeing and whether the content has been engineered to steal money, credentials, or personal information.
- Protection for the people who matter most. The analyses and reports can be shared with family and friends, even if they don’t have an account. In an environment where a single convincing deepfake can rapidly spread through a family messaging group, the ability to share verified information provides an important line of defense.
“Cybercriminals have turned artificial intelligence into a weapon to defraud consumers, steal personal information, and manipulate public perception at scale,” says Ciprian Istrate, Senior Vice President of Operations for Bitdefender’s Consumer Solutions Group. “Deepfakes that were once easy to spot have become virtually indistinguishable at a glance. Bitdefender RealCheck meets that need by providing advanced information about whether a video has been manipulated and whether it was created for malicious purposes. Consumers now have a reliable deepfake detector at their fingertips to protect their daily digital life.”
