Polyguard Unveils Industry’s First Real-Time Defense Against Deepfakes and AI-Powered Fraud

Polyguard: The First Line of Defense Against AI-Powered Voice and Video Call Spoofing, Hijacking, and Deepfake Impersonation

Ex-NASA Chief Cloud Architect Delivers Critical First Line of Defense

Polyguard, the first real-time defense against deepfakes and AI-powered fraud, launched today to provide proactive protection against multi-channel fraud and impersonation attacks. Polyguard is redefining anti-fraud technology for the AI era, giving financial institutions, businesses, and individuals full control over their personal and critical communications.

AI-Driven Fraud: A Growing Concern

AI-driven fraud is surging, with U.S. financial industry losses projected to hit $40 billion by 2027, up from $12.3 billion in 2023. Deepfake scams have become a top concern among private banking customers, as traditional fraud detection fails to prevent impersonation attacks, leading to account takeovers, unauthorized transactions, and push payment fraud.

The Current State of Deepfake Detection

Current deepfake detection tools are largely ineffective, operating defensively after an attack has already begun. They experience a 15–30 second delay, focus only on audio while neglecting video and messaging, and rely on AI battling AI rather than proactively verifying identity. Worse, these systems inadvertently train generative adversarial networks (GANs) to create even more convincing deepfakes—fueling an arms race that fraudsters are winning.

Polyguard: A Proactive Approach to Deepfake Detection

Polyguard takes a preventative approach, stopping threats before they begin with real-time inbound and outbound number blocking (an industry first), caller ID spoofing protection, identity-verified encrypted calling channels, and secure video conferencing across mobile and desktop. By integrating with call center software as well as meeting platforms like Zoom, Polyguard ensures safe virtual communications globally. Its tamper-evident caller identity system prevents spoofing, while 3D facial recognition and hardware attestation blocks digital fakes and device tampering. Built with privacy-first principles, all calls remain confidential, and sensitive data stays on the device.

Industry Expertise and Leadership

Joshua McKenty, CEO and Co-Founder of Polyguard, brings deep expertise in security, AI, and cloud infrastructure. McKenty, former Chief Cloud Architect at NASA, co-founded OpenStack, was Tech Lead for Netscape 8.0, served as Field CTO at Pivotal and was the founding CEO of Piston, which was later acquired by Cisco. Khadem Badiyan, CTO, is an AI startup founder and mathematician, pioneering semantic analysis of social media images and conducting PhD research in p-adic analysis and cryptography.

Polyguard: A Solution for Financial Institutions, Family Offices, and Individuals

Now available to financial institutions, family offices, professional advisors, and individuals looking to enhance financial security and take back control of their communications, Polyguard is bridging the ‘last mile’ of new identity infrastructure. With Polyguard, users can restore trust in their communications, safeguard their financial assets, and ensure the integrity of their digital identities.

Conclusion

Polyguard is a pioneering solution that is revolutionizing the way we approach deepfake detection and anti-fraud technology. By taking a proactive approach to detecting and preventing fraud, Polyguard is empowering financial institutions, family offices, and individuals to regain control over their communications and financial security. As the threat of AI-powered fraud continues to grow, Polyguard is poised to lead the charge in protecting the integrity of our digital identities.

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