FBI cautions against AI-generated deepfakes in sextortion scams.

The FBI has warned the public about the use of "deepfakes" in sextortion schemes, where malicious actors use AI-generated fake sexually explicit photos or videos to harass or blackmail targets. The agency has observed an increase in the number of victims reporting sextortion since April, with perpetrators demanding payment or real photos or videos of the victim in exchange for not posting the fake content. The FBI recommends exercising caution in what is posted online or sent in direct messaging, monitoring children's online activity, implementing privacy settings, and using complex passwords and multi-step authentication to safeguard accounts.