The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has identified deepfakes as…
The Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs has identified deepfakes as the most dangerous technology used by fraudsters.
Consensus
- The most dangerous technology used by fraudsters in Russia is 'deepfake avatar' technology.
- This technology allows fraudsters to mimic real voices and images in real-time.
- Since early 2026, over 4,000 people have been defrauded using this technology.
- The total amount stolen is 21 billion rubles.
- There are over 150,000 services online that generate deepfakes.
Points of divergence
- The technology has not yet gained widespread use in criminal circles but may be actively used in the future. — vm
- The number of crimes may significantly increase with the adoption of deepfake technology. — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Ministry of Internal Affairs Names Deepfakes the Most Dangerous Technology Used by Fraudsters — Вечерняя Москва
- Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs: Deepfake is the most dangerous technology used by fraudsters — Вести