Blacklist of Tools Enabling Impersonation and Proxy Interviews Flagged by Hyproctor — 2025

As remote interviews continue to dominate the hiring process, new threats have emerged that challenge the authenticity of candidates. Impersonation and proxy interviews are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using deepfake technology, remote control software, IP spoofing, and other tools to bypass traditional screening methods. At Hyproctor, we monitor and flag these threats to ensure recruiters can trust the integrity of their interviews.

How These Tools Work

Impersonation and proxy interview tools exploit gaps in the typical virtual interview process:

• Deepfake Technology: AI-generated videos or avatars allow one person to appear as another, potentially fooling the interviewer into thinking the candidate is present and performing live.
• IP Spoofing & VPNs: Candidates can mask or manipulate their network location, bypassing geolocation-based verification or organizational restrictions.
• ID Impersonation: Using stolen or forged identification, candidates can appear to meet verification requirements without being the actual applicant.
• Remote Software & Virtual Machines: Sophisticated remote control tools allow someone else to complete a technical interview in real-time from a different location.
• Other Emerging Techniques: Various combinations of AI assistants, prompt-feeding, and screen overlays can subtly assist candidates without the recruiter noticing.

These methods not only compromise fairness but also threaten company reputation and hiring quality. Without proper detection, recruiters may unknowingly hire someone who misrepresented their skills or identity.

Blacklist of Tools Captured by Hyproctor

• Remote Access Software
  
  • NoMachine
  • AnyDesk
  • TeamViewer
  • TightVNC
• VPN/Proxies
  
  • Astrill VPN
  • Express VPN
  • Nord VPN
  • CCProxy
• Virtualization & Sandbox Software
  
  • VMWare
  • VirtualBox
  • Sandboxie
  • Octo
• Deep-fake Apps
  
  • Deep-Live-Cam
  • Voice-Swap
  • Real Time Voice Cloning
  • Dubbing AI
  • OBS Studio

How Hyproctor Protects Against Impersonation

Hyproctor uses multiple layers of detection to ensure interview integrity:

• Monitors for virtual cameras, microphones, and remote control software that indicate proxy activity.
• Screens IP addresses and network anomalies to identify potential VPN or location spoofing.
• Captures OS-level screenshots to detect hidden overlays or deepfake manipulations.
• Uses AI to analyze suspicious activity in real-time, flagging potential impersonation for recruiter review.
• Provides signed, rotated exclusive builds for paid users to prevent tampering or hacking before the interview.

This combination of measures ensures recruiters have reliable evidence without storing sensitive candidate data.

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“The rise of AI-powered impersonation tools in job interviews is a growing concern. It's crucial for companies to implement robust verification measures to maintain hiring integrity.” - Tatiana Becker, Tech Recruiter

Best Practices for Recruiters

• Clearly communicate interview policies regarding AI, proxies, or other assistance.
• Use environment checks, such as requiring a visible workspace or a 360° camera pan.
• Include live follow-up questions and practical tasks that are harder to delegate to a third party.
• Rely on tools like Hyproctor to flag suspicious activity and provide actionable alerts.
• Balance security with fairness to maintain a positive candidate experience.

Conclusion

Impersonation and proxy interview tools are evolving quickly in 2025, but ignoring them isn’t an option. Hyproctor’s detection capabilities, combined with clear policies and vigilance, can help maintain fairness and trust in hiring. By monitoring for deepfakes, IP spoofing, remote software, and ID manipulation, Hyproctor ensures that the candidate on screen is the candidate being evaluated.