'Deepfake as a service' sees 39% spike in dark web conversations — and experts fear it will fuel the next wave of “fake boss” scams

'Deepfake as a service' sees 39% spike in dark web conversations — and experts fear it will fuel the next wave of “fake boss” scams

NordStellar found 924 dark‑web posts about deepfakes‑as‑a‑service (DFaaS) Jan–May 2026, up 39% year‑on‑yearRising interest driven by generative AI advances, enabling hyper‑realistic “fake boss” scams and lowering barriers for attackersExperts urge prevention through employee education and monitoring for leaked company data to reduce risk of targeted deepfake attacksThe interest in deepfakes-as-a-service (DFaaS) among criminals is growing, and th…

Dark Web Deepfake-as-a-Service Surge Fuels $2.7B BEC Scams

TechRadar reports a 39 percent increase in dark web discussions about deepfake-as-a-service offerings during recent months. This surge signals growing accessibility of advanced video and audio manipulation tools that require minimal technical skill from buyers. Security professionals warn that these developments could dramatically expand the scale and sophistication of business email compromise attacks, particularly those impersonating company e…