Event Brief
Deepfake Scams Surge, Targeting Social Media Users
Filed: Feb 23, 2026 at 12:05 PM ET
Summary: Deepfake scams caused losses of $1.1 billion in 2025, primarily on social media platforms.
WHO: Cybersecurity company SkyShark
WHAT: Deepfake-related scams and fraud schemes
WHEN: Feb 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
WHERE: Worldwide
WHY: Increasing sophistication of deepfakes and social media usage
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