Polyguard has officially launched as the first proactive, real-time shield against the growing threat of AI-driven deepfakes and impersonation scams.
With the rise of AI-powered fraud, financial institutions and individuals are facing an increasingly sophisticated wave of voice and video spoofing attacks. Polyguard steps in with a new kind of digital armor—one that doesn’t just detect fraud after the fact, but stops it before it starts.
Why Deepfake Defense Needs a Rethink
The financial industry is bracing for a projected $40 billion in AI-related fraud losses by 2027, a massive leap from $12.3 billion in 2023. Traditional fraud detection tools are lagging behind, often reacting too late and failing to verify caller identity across multiple communication channels.
Current solutions operate with a delay of up to 30 seconds and typically focus only on audio detection—leaving video and messaging channels unmonitored. Even worse, these reactive systems often help train AI models, making deepfakes increasingly realistic and harder to detect.
Polyguard’s Game-Changing Approach
Polyguard flips the script with a proactive and multi-layered defense mechanism. The platform uses real-time inbound and outbound number blocking, caller ID spoofing protection, encrypted identity-verified calling, and secure video conferencing. These features are accessible across both desktop and mobile environments, ensuring universal protection.
By integrating directly into call center software and meeting platforms like Zoom, Polyguard safeguards digital interactions across the board. Its tamper-proof caller verification system, powered by 3D facial recognition and hardware-level attestation, wards off device tampering and digital impersonation attempts.
Built for Privacy and Trust
Privacy is at the heart of Polyguard’s design. All calls remain confidential, and sensitive data never leaves the user’s device. This ensures both enterprise-grade security and individual peace of mind in an era of escalating AI misuse.
“Scams using fake voices and videos are no longer science fiction—they’re a $40 billion problem,” said Joshua McKenty, CEO and Co-Founder of Polyguard. “Our mission is to shut down these threats at the source, restoring trust in communication for everyone from executives to everyday users.”
Leadership With Proven Expertise
Polyguard’s founding team brings deep-rooted experience in AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. Joshua McKenty, former Chief Cloud Architect at NASA and co-creator of OpenStack, is joined by CTO Khadem Badiyan, a mathematician and AI startup veteran who has pioneered semantic social media image analysis and conducted research in cryptography.
Securing the Final Mile of Identity Infrastructure
Now live and available to financial institutions, high-net-worth family offices, and security-conscious individuals, Polyguard is positioning itself as the missing layer in modern communication security. It’s not just about detection—it’s about real-time interception and prevention.
As AI continues to evolve, so too must our defenses. Polyguard’s launch represents a major milestone in securing the digital landscape against the next generation of fraud. For those interested in how other companies are pushing AI safety boundaries, Straiker’s mission to secure enterprise AI also sheds light on the future of trust in intelligent systems.
Key Features at a Glance
- Real-time number blocking (inbound & outbound)
- Spoof-proof Caller ID with encrypted verification
- Secure video conferencing and messaging protection
- 3D facial recognition and hardware attestation
- Seamless integration with popular platforms like Zoom
In a world where AI can mimic nearly anyone, Polyguard ensures the person on the other end is exactly who they claim to be.
