Deepfakes

A cybersecurity expert warns that AI makes it easier for scammers to copy voices and videos, tricking people into giving money. He suggests families use secret passwords to check if calls or messages are genuine and avoid falling for these scams.

The new federal law criminalises non-consensual intimate imagery and deepfake porn, mandating tech platforms remove such content within 48 hours. First Lady Melania Trump called it a “national victory” for child protection, as victims now receive federal safeguards against online exploitation.

Cybercriminals are now leveraging deepfake voice technology to target and extract sensitive information from individuals—including current and former US federal and state officials.

The Vancouver Canucks' X account was hacked just before the NHL Draft Lottery and used to promote a fake cryptocurrency and deepfake Elon Musk video. Hackers also replied to fans to appear real, while the team worked with the NHL and X to regain control.

AI "nudification" apps, which alter photos to create explicit images of children, have raised serious concerns in the UK, with the Children's Commissioner calling for a ban. The rise in AI-generated child abuse material has led to a 380% increase in reported cases, prompting calls for stronger legal actions.

A 16‑year‑old Malaysian student was held in custody two days past his legal remand before being charged with creating and selling AI‑generated nude images of classmates. He now faces obscenity and network‑misuse charges, is out on bail, and the scandal has already prompted his school principal to resign.

Crypto investor and advocate Scott Melker, widely recognised as 'The Wolf of All Streets,' has issued a warning about scammers impersonating him online.

A viral trend turning people into AI-generated action figures is capturing attention—but also raising alarms. Artists warn the tech threatens creative work, while explicit deepfakes continue to disrupt schools, politics, and public figures.

South Korean police arrested eight people for creating and sharing deepfake videos targeting HYBE artists, including BTS and LE SSERAFIM. The crackdown followed months of collaboration between HYBE, fans, and law enforcement to combat AI-generated content.

Former President Halimah Yacob says she will pursue legal action behind the person who created the deepfake video of her, falsely criticising the Singapore government