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Security · 2h ago

Deepfake-as-a-service dark web chatter jumps 39%, fueling fake boss scams

By Meridian48 News Desk · Summarised from TechRadar ·

Dark web discussions about deepfake-as-a-service tools have risen 39%, enabling more convincing impersonation scams. Experts warn that these services lower the barrier for criminals to create realistic audio and video fakes, particularly targeting executives. Businesses are urged to focus on prevention and employee training to counter the growing threat.

Meridian48 take
The 39% spike is concerning, but the real story is how cheap and accessible these tools have become, making enterprise-scale social engineering inevitable.
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'Deepfake as a service' sees 39% spike in dark web conversations — and experts fear it will fuel the next wave of “fake boss” scams →
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