Deepfakes
We've curated 97 cybersecurity statistics about deepfakes to help you understand how this evolving technology is impacting identity theft, misinformation, and online scams in 2025. Stay informed to protect yourself from these emerging threats!
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32% of organizations reported being prepared for deepfake and synthetic identity attacks.
Deep nudes services offer free trials or limited free plans, with paid versions being relatively affordable, with subscriptions ranging from just $9.99 to $22 per month.
Many audio deepfake services offer one-shot voice generation, requiring just a few seconds of source material.
The first deepfake audio-enabled CEO scam occurred in 2019.
In January 2025, a threat actor offered on-demand deepfake image creation services for defeating KYC checks, mentioning tools like DeepFaceLive, DeepFaceLab, and AI Voice Changer, having bypassed KYC checks from two different cryptocurrency exchanges.
In early December 2024, a criminal on an underground forum was offering a tutorial and playbook for KYC bypass services, including: a licensed version of VcamPro aka Vcam virtual Android camera application, a fake iPhone Camera application for iOS versions 15 and 16, and private deepfake video tool that requires a GeForce RTX 2070 graphics card or more advanced technology.
Higher audio quality deepfake synthesis services typically cost upwards of $1,000 a month, but many platforms offer decent output starting at just $5.
When asked about the most concerning threats, 51% cited AI-generated threats (e.g., deepfakes, automated malware, malicious code).
Deepfake fraud attempts increased from an average of one per month to seven per day in 2024.
Deepfake fraud attempts rose by more than 1,300% in 2024.
Deepfaked calls are projected to increase by +155% in 2025.
Deepfake fraud attempts rose by more than 1,300% in 2024.
Deepfake-related fraud is expected to grow by +162% in 2025.
58% of Gen Z have encountered extortion scams, including deepfakes and sextortion.
43% of organizations reported deepfake impersonation attempts.
44% of financial professionals report that deepfakes are used in fraudulent schemes.
SMBs are twice as likely to be unaware they’ve been breached by more sophisticated attacks, like a deepfake, compared with more common threats like network downtime.