Deepfake

2024 - 8 - 30

From Middle School to Mainstream: The Deepfake Craze That’s Got Everyone Talking!

Cybersecurity - Deepfake technology - Digital identity threats - K-Pop - Minors - Privacy - Sex crimes - Social media - South Korea - Technology impact

A deepfake map by a middle schooler in South Korea goes viral while tackling a serious concern as the nation grapples with deepfake sex crimes – who said school projects can’t be impactful?

A middle school student's innovative creation, a deepfake map tracking schools allegedly affected by deepfake sex crimes, has become a viral sensation in South Korea. As the nation grapples with a troubling surge in these digitally manipulated content cases, this map highlights an alarming reality. Reported incidents of deepfake pornography, especially targeting minors, have sent shockwaves throughout the country. With over 60% of victims underage, the public is rightfully concerned as the grim issue continues to unfold.

The outcry over these dangerous digital antics aligns with a broader pandemic of deepfake pornography in South Korea. Following alarming statistics revealing that nearly one in five K-12 students and teachers reported being victimized by explicitly manipulated images, the South Korean government is stepping in to tackle the growing crisis. In response, officials have promised new penalties for the production, possession, and consumption of deepfakes, hoping to shed light on this dark corner of the internet.

Koreans have found themselves at the forefront and often the primary targets of deepfake pornography globally, with a recent U.S. report indicating that Korean celebrities frequently top the charts of victims as well. The rise of deepfake technology has created a treacherous landscape, with police urging social media platforms like Telegram to aid in the crackdown on the distribution of these malicious materials. It’s a race against time as agencies aim to protect the vulnerable, primarily the youth that are disproportionately suffering.

Although the situation seems grim, some elements emerge from this chaos. Recent shifts in YouTube’s policies, such as suspending a content creator who mocked women’s concerns about deepfakes, reveal a growing awareness of the severity of digital crimes in the public sphere. Additionally, it’s captivating to think that a middle schooler’s homework could possess the potential to forge a path toward greater awareness about a complex issue while also encouraging proactive dialogue about digital safety. It demonstrates how even the youthful minds can pave the way for meaningful change in our community!

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Deepfake map made by middle school student goes viral nationwide (Korea Times)

As reports of deepfake sex crimes spread in Korea, a 'deepfake map,' which displays the current status of allegedly affected schools has gone viral here.

Explainer: Why South Korea is on high alert over deepfake sex crimes (The Straits Times)

The outcry also follows the sentencing of a man for his involvement in a deepfake pornography case targetting female students.

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Some 60% of deepfake sex crime victims in South Korea are minors ... (UPI.com)

As South Korea faces a sprawling deepfake sex crime scandal that is shocking the country, police data released Friday revealed that nearly six out of 10 ...

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Koreans most targeted for deepfake pornography worldwide (Korea JoongAng Daily)

A recent U.S. report found that Koreans were the top targets worldwide for deepfake pornography, while Korean celebrities were eight of the top ten famous ...

South Korea is facing a deepfake pornography 'emergency' as ... (PhilSTAR Life)

South Korea is doing a thorough investigation into its deepfake pornography issue as thousands of fake, sexually explicit images and videos are spreading ...

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Students and school staff alike affected by Korea's deepfake porn ... (The Hankyoreh)

20.7% of Korean K-12 students and teachers reported having been affected by illegal explicit deepfakes, a survey by a teachers union found.

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deepfake sex crimes: Explained: Why South Korea is on high alert ... (Economic Times)

Several domestic media outlets reported recently that sexually explicit deepfake images and videos of South Korean women were often found in Telegram ...

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Explainer: Why South Korea is on high alert over deepfake sex crimes (Reuters)

South Korean regulators and police this week vowed to combat sexually exploitative deepfakes, urging Telegram and other social media companies to cooperate ...

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Government plans to penalize production, possession of deepfake ... (Korea JoongAng Daily)

The government on Friday announced plans to establish new regulations penalizing the possession, purchase and viewing of deepfake videos. It also plans to ...

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YouTuber suspended for mocking women's concerns over rise of ... (Korea JoongAng Daily)

YouTube has suspended a Korean YouTuber from earning revenue after he uploaded a video mocking women who are concerned about the rise of deepfake ...

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'The New Nth Room' Porn Crime: Fifth-Generation Female K-Pop ... (LatestLY)

Disturbing trend in the deepfake porn scandal known as 'The New Nth Room,' targeting fifth-generation female K-Pop idols and Korean actresses.

S. Korea Seeks to Clamp Down on Surge in Deepfake Crimes (KBS WORLD Radio News)

New data finds that the nation's teenagers were more exposed to the danger of digital sex crimes using deepfake technology even before the recent uptick in ...

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Hundreds of female K Pop idols targeted in explicit deepfake videos ... (The Express Tribune)

Hundreds of female K-Pop idols are victims of explicit deepfake videos circulating in the 'New Nth Room' scandal.

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JYP Entertainment to take legal action against deepfake porn of their ... (Asian Junkie)

If you hadn't yet heard, one of the biggest stories in Korea at the moment is the ongoing deepfake 'crisis', as most outlets are labeling it.

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In Other News: Automotive CTF, Deepfake Scams, Singapore's OT ... (SecurityWeek)

Automotive cybersecurity CTF with $100000 in prizes, deepfake scams, and Singapore's OT security masterplan for 2024.

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South Korean women protest against New Nth Room deepfake ... (The Express Tribune)

The Seoul Women's Association, alongside university student groups advocating for minority rights, held an emergency press briefing near Gangnam Station in ...

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Finacus Solutions and pi-labs Unveil World's First Deepfake-Proof ... (CXOToday.com)

This partnership introduces the world's first deepfake-proof eKYC solution, designed to fortify the identity verification process against the rising threat of ...

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Finacus Solutions and pi-labs Develops World's First eKYC Solution ... (Analytics India Magazine)

This collaboration aims to improve the security of e-KYC by addressing the growing concern of deepfake fraud within the financial industry. This partnership ...

Agency warns about deepfake videos of K-pop group TWICE (Manila Bulletin)

Names of 300 schools in South Korea were posted on a Telegram chatroom for reporting deepfake cases, the Korea JoongAng Daily reported. The police have started ...

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K-pop agency vows 'strongest legal action' against deepfake videos (The Manila Times)

SEOUL, South Korea — A major K-pop agency has vowed to take the 'strongest legal action' against deepfake videos depicting its artists, after local media ...

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TWICE's agency cracks down on deepfake videos amid rising ... (The Korea Herald)

JYP Entertainment has vowed strong legal actions against deepfake content involving its artists, amid growing concerns over the proliferation of sexually ...

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