JAKARTA – In the midst of the increasingly strong digital security system, cyber criminals are increasingly targeting humans rather than trying to penetrate technological systems. The perpetrators are now utilizing various modes such as social engineering, phishing, to the misuse of artificial intelligence (AI) technology through deepfake and voice cloning to gain access to assets and user personal data.

The report from NordStellar notes that discussions on Deepfake-as-a-Service (DFaaS) services on dark web forums increased by about 39% from January to May 2026 compared to the same period the previous year. The findings indicate that deepfake technology is increasingly accessible and used by cyber…