The Rise of Fake Candidates in Remote Interviews

[akkem]

​Recent reports indicate a rise in job applicants using AI tools to cheat during remote interviews, complicating the hiring process for employers. This trend highlights the need for companies to adapt their recruitment strategies to ensure fair and effective candidate evaluations.

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/04/08/fake-job-seekers-use-ai-to-interview-for-remote-jobs-tech-ceos-say.h...

[denbesten]

Hard to cheat during an in person interview.

[Caute_cautim]

Hi All

To spot potentially fake AI-generated interview content, focus on inconsistencies in facial and body movements, unnatural lip sync, and unexpected glitches like blurred or unnatural skin or hair. Look for signs of AI-generated text on resumes and consider using AI detection tools for audio and video. 

Here's a more detailed breakdown:

• and Body Movements:

  AI often struggles with nuanced facial expressions and body language, leading to robotic or unnatural movements. Watch for inconsistencies in how the person blinks, moves their head, or adjusts their posture. 

• Lip Movements:

  AI can have trouble with lip syncing, causing the movements to seem out of sync with the audio or unnatural. 
• Facial Features:

  AI may struggle with details like wrinkles, shadows, or the appearance of glasses or facial hair. Look for imperfections or inconsistencies in these features. 
• Text and Resume AI Detection:

  AI can be used to create impressive-sounding resumes. Use tools like GPTZero to scan text for AI-generated language and potential inconsistencies. 
• AI Detection Tools:

  Some companies offer AI detection tools that can analyze video and audio for signs of manipulation, such as ElevenLabs' AI speech classifier or Microsoft's authenticator tool. 

  Uncanny Valley:

  If you get an "off" or unsettling feeling, that's a sign that something might be off, as the human brain often generates a negative emotional response to AI-generated content.

  Here are some suggestions.

  Regards

  Caute_Cautim

[akkem]

Agree! I believe in person will be more secure and potential.

[nkeaton]

@akkem   Thank you.  That was not what I was expecting and found this interesting.  This is just one reason why remote employees are not a good choice in cybersecurity.  I was kind of expecting a post about the Associate of ISC2 memberships misrepresenting themselves as CISSPs.  I guess that LinkedIn is littered with them.  

[Caute_cautim]

@nkeatonIt is relatively easy to root them out, especially if Linkedin assists to identify them and ask them for their credentials so they can be checked and validated.  Maybe we should ask them kindly with their own inbuilt AI to do this as service to the community?

Or perhaps ISC2 Officers can make an official request?

What do you think?

Regards

Caute_Cautim

[Spirnia]

I feel you are spending much time thinking about the misrepresentation when you could be thinking positive thoughts which could boost your energy.

I’ll leave you with the Serenity Prayer.

I am sure you are familiar with it:

[Spirnia]

Why not do an awareness campaign for employers and recruiters on LinkedIn through ISC2?

[nkeaton]

@Caute_cautim   I do like the idea.  I am not sure how ISC2 would react.  I had some others tell me that LinkedIn was littered with them.  I did bring the issue up to ISC2 and only said that I should turn them in.  I don't really use LinkedIn for much.  There was someone on here bragging about being a CISSP with no experience.  He left his LinkedIn link.  I was curious and looked.  Sure enough he was an Associate of ISC2 with no experience.  The organization had already told me that if I see one that should turn them in.  It wasn't a good feeling but did.  We all work really hard for these certifications and is definitely misrepresentation on their part.  I think that the military uses the term stolen valor.  

[Caute_cautim]

@nkeaton 

I totally agree, yes, we all worked really hard to gain the credential and every years maintain it too,

So, If I personally spot them, I will turn them in myself.   I will try to validate them through the ISC2 portal, and then question whether or they are valid.  

Regards

Caute_Cautim