We all see how dipfake technology is becoming more and more realistic and available to almost any internet user. This opens up great opportunities, but it also brings serious risks. One of them is extortion through the use of dipfakes. Attackers can create fake compromising videos or audio and threaten to publish them if the victim does not pay. This begs the question: how can you protect yourself from such threats?
You need to be careful with personal data, especially photos and videos you post on social networks. The less material is in the public domain, the more difficult it is for fraudsters to create a believable dipfake. Another layer of defense is legal. Some countries are already passing laws against dipfake attacks, and if you are a victim of blackmail, you should contact law enforcement. I recently came across an article that deals with this issue in detail: https://signalscv.com/2025/02/the-rise-of-ai-deepfake-extortion-schemes/ (https://signalscv.com/2025/02/the-rise-of-ai-deepfake-extortion-schemes/). It discusses real cases of extortion and possible defenses. In general, the best defense is a combination of technology, caution, and legal support.
If someone tries to use a dipfake against you, the first thing you should do is not panic and calmly understand the situation. Technology is not perfect yet, and if you look closely, you can always find traces of counterfeiting.