technology Techradar 2026-07-21

Deepfake Fraud Exceeds $3.7 Billion, Social Media Identified as Key Origin

New research indicates deepfake fraud has cost over $3.7 billion, with social media platforms being the primary source of these scams. The financial impact is rapidly accelerating.

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