Reported about 1 year ago
Not only celebrities but also local leaders are falling victim to deepfake technology extortion for money. Legislator Hong Meng-kai from Kuomintang Party held a press conference urging the government to address and combat fraud, as numerous local leaders in the district received 3-second explicit videos with their faces replaced by others, accompanied by threats. These incidents highlight the vulnerability of public figures to deepfake scams, emphasizing the need for swift action and vigilance in reporting such incidents to prevent further harm.
Source: YAHOO