KELA Research
Unmasking Deepfakes: When Digital Deception Becomes the New Reality
In the evolving field of cybercrime, deepfake technology has become a significant asset for malicious actors, enabling deception, manipulation, and fraud. This report examines the rising threat posed by deepfakes, covering their different types, availability in cybercrime sources, and use in online fraud and disinformation.
KELA reviewed chatter in cybercrime communities, uncovering the supply of deepfake services and abuse methods leveraging both legitimate and publicly available tools to generate deepfake content.
Read the report to learn more about:
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- The rise of deepfake technology in cybercrime, with projections of AI-related fraud losses in the U.S. potentially reaching $40 billion by 2027.
- How cybercriminals utilize deepfakes for account compromise, job verification scams, and social engineering attacks, particularly targeting financial services and remote hiring processes.
- Strategic deployment of deepfakes to influence political and social events, such as the Taiwanese and U.S. presidential elections and the 2024 Paris Olympics.
- Recommended countermeasures, including cyber monitoring, advanced detection technologies, and public awareness campaigns to mitigate deepfake threats.