Global cybersecurity company Kaspersky has warned Filipinos about the growing threat of deepfake technology, citing the urgent need for legislation to combat this emerging form of cyber-enabled abuse.
Kaspersky head of sales for Asia emerging countries Sam Yan said that deepfakes are no longer just a novelty but part of a broader cyber risk ecosystem, evolving from an experimental technology used for entertainment into a powerful tool for deception in the hands of cybercriminals.
“They exploit trust, spread rapidly through digital platforms, and can harm both individuals and businesses. As the technology becomes more accessible, awareness, vigilance, and protection are more critical than ever,” Yan said.
The warning comes as the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has recently raised alarm over the proliferation of deepfakes, particularly AI-generated pornographic content.
The CICC’s call followed the testimony of a popular Filipino actress in the Senate about being a victim of such a scheme. The center claimed that many of the manipulated videos circulating locally are created abroad, often by organized criminal groups linked to scams and illegal gambling.
