# 'Deepfake as a service' sees 39% spike in dark web conversations — and experts fear it will fuel the next wave of “fake boss” scams

> NordStellar found 924 dark‑web posts about deepfakes‑as‑a‑service (DFaaS) Jan–May 2026, up 39% year‑on‑yearRising interest driven by generative AI advances, enabling hyper‑realistic “fake boss” scams and lowering…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/deepfake-as-a-service-sees-39-percent-spike-in-dark-web-conversations-and-experts-fear-it-will-fuel-the-next-wave-of-fake-boss-scams?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a3c1db7191c924ab495a0e7)
- **Published:** 2026-06-24
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #ai
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