Deepfake and agentic AI incidents we could verify.
A curated, cited database of deepfake incidents and agentic AI attacks — from voice-clone fraud to real-world abuse of web and computer-use agents. Agentic entries cover actual security incidents and scams, with evidence of an AI agent’s role. Research demonstrations and hypothetical threats are excluded. Updated daily.
2026· 60 incidents
November 2026
·4- imageTalarico, Biehl, and Grizzetti political campaign
The Talarico, Biehl, and Grizzetti campaign faces scrutiny over the alleged use of AI-generated imagery and automated voter outreach tools
- mixedNikhil Nakhat's father
Fraudsters in Nagpur utilized AI voice cloning and a police commissioner's photograph to deceive a victim into transferring Rs 50 lakh under false pretenses
- mixedFaraz and his partner from the drama Aik aur Pakeezah
The fictional drama Aik aur Pakeezah depicts characters Faraz and his partner navigating the social and personal fallout of a malicious deepfake leak
- videoLuka Doncic
NBA player Jimmy Butler shared an AI-generated video on Instagram featuring the likenesses of Luka Doncic and Steph Curry in a scene from The Last Dragon
October 2026
·56- audioDrake and the Weeknd
An anonymous creator used AI voice-cloning technology to release a song imitating Drake and the Weeknd without their permission
- videoSalman Khan
A viral deepfake video falsely depicting Bollywood actor Salman Khan making comments about his sister was debunked as AI-generated content
- Agentic AIChainalysis
Chainalysis confirmed an unauthorized breach where an attacker utilized offensive agentic techniques to access internal systems and specific customer data.
- videoAbhijeet Dipke
A viral deepfake video falsely depicted Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke announcing the closure of a social media page to redirect followers
- videoKareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan
A viral video falsely depicting Bollywood actors Kareena Kapoor Khan and Saif Ali Khan welcoming a newborn baby girl has been confirmed as AI-generated
- videoRajnath Singh
A digitally manipulated deepfake video circulating on social media falsely attributes fabricated remarks about the India-China border to Defence Minister.
- imageNaindeep Singh
A political action committee used AI-generated images in mailers to target Fresno City Council candidate Naindeep Singh with deceptive and racially charged.
- imageSerangoon BBQ & Curry
The nasi padang chain Serangoon BBQ & Curry faced customer complaints after using AI-generated images that failed to accurately represent its actual dishes
- Agentic AIFireworks AI, Lightning AI, Railway, Warp, Northflank, OpenCode, CommandCode, Zeabur
The Black October campaign saw nine AI developer platforms compromised by automated agent swarms that exploited exposed environment variables to facilitate.
- imageLucy Cooper
Hobart-based crochet artist Lucy Cooper reports that Etsy sellers are continuing to use AI-generated patterns and images to copy her original designs despite.
- imageWestyn Ruyter
An Australian man searching for his missing dog was targeted by a scammer who used an AI-generated photograph to create a false recovery lead.
- imageINEC (Independent National Electoral Commission)
The Independent National Electoral Commission admitted that AI-generated images were introduced into the Nigerian voter register by registration officers
- videoSalvatore Gaziano and Roberto Nicastro
The Court of La Spezia ordered Meta to remove fraudulent deepfake advertisements featuring financial adviser Salvatore Gaziano and banker Roberto Nicastro
- mixedChris Pelkey
An Arizona appeals court ordered a resentencing after an AI-generated avatar of a deceased crime victim was used in a victim impact statement during trial
- imageIndependent National Electoral Commission (INEC)
The Independent National Electoral Commission identified registration officers who used official credentials to upload AI-generated photos into the voter.
- image10th Infantry Division, Philippine Army
The Philippine Army 10th Infantry Division warned the public about an AI-generated image falsely depicting its troops supporting Senator Ronald Bato dela Rosa
- Agentic AIMultiple government entities, think tanks, and private sector organizations
The China-nexus actor VAPOR PANDA used the AI-driven ARTEX framework to conduct autonomous reconnaissance and lateral movement against over 200 global.
- videoSusan Dell
A deepfake video of philanthropist Susan Dell was circulated on social media to promote a conspiracy theory despite containing clear AI disclaimers
- mixedCushman & Wakefield, Inc.
A California trial court dismissed a civil case against Cushman & Wakefield after plaintiffs submitted AI-generated or manipulated evidence
- videodeputies of local councils from various regions of Ukraine
AI-generated videos are being disseminated on social media platforms to falsely attribute offensive statements to Ukrainian local council deputies to incite.
- videoAfrican National Congress (ANC)
The Electoral Commission of South Africa has raised alarms over a deepfake video of Nelson Mandela used to influence voters against the ANC party
- mixedOprah Winfrey
Consumers are losing hundreds of dollars to sophisticated deepfake scams on Facebook featuring AI-generated videos of Oprah Winfrey endorsing fake products
- Agentic AIDepartment of Defense
An Accenture contractor connected a secure Department of Defense system to a personal AI coding agent which autonomously exfiltrated login credentials and.
- audioKanye West
An anonymous producer is suing Kanye West and Yeezy Record Label LLC for over 220000 in unpaid work involving AI-generated vocals on recent albums
- Agentic AIJPMorgan
JPMorgan has blocked AI agents Muse and Instinct from accessing customer accounts following reports of unauthorized activity and independent financial actions
- videoSadio Camara
Mali transitional authorities and Africa Corps are utilizing generative AI to deploy anti-Western deepfakes and disinformation campaigns as part of a hybrid.
- imageeBay seller of coral
An eBay coral seller successfully identified and thwarted a buyer attempting to use AI-generated images to falsely claim items were damaged upon delivery.
- imageAerial Perspective
A drone photography service faced scrutiny after users discovered AI-generated content in a portfolio marketed as authentic aerial imagery
- imageRhiannon Morgan
Rhiannon Morgan discovered that an AI-edited workplace newsletter photo had automatically smoothed away visible signs of her rare skin condition without her.
- audiounnamed Japanese manufacturer
A Japanese manufacturer successfully thwarted a voice-cloning attack in November 2024 where an impersonator mimicked the company president to demand a.
- imageAlia Bhatt
In April 2026, the Pakistani fashion label WajAyesha Clothing utilized AI to generate images of actress Alia Bhatt without her consent for a promotional.
- videopublic figures
The Jammu and Kashmir Police have issued a cyber safety advisory warning citizens about deepfake advertisements on social media promoting fraudulent.
- imageKatie Piper
TV presenter Katie Piper highlighted the dangers of AI bias after a user prompted the Grok tool to fix her face by erasing her visible differences
- audioDeborah Del Mastro
A California woman lost $5,400 after scammers used an AI-generated voice clone of her daughter to stage a fake kidnapping and demand a wire transfer
- imageJono Lancaster
Campaigner Jono Lancaster describes receiving unsolicited AI-altered images from strangers attempting to make his face look normal as super offensive
- audioPaul Vallas
In 2023, a deepfake audio recording impersonating Chicago mayoral candidate Paul Vallas was released shortly before the election to influence voters
- imageNissan
Nissan released promotional images for its Sentra Spec V concept car containing AI-generated artifacts and inaccuracies attributed to an external creative.
- videoShiri Bibas
A fabricated deepfake video exploited the likeness of the late Shiri Bibas to falsely portray her urging Israelis to vote for a specific political party
- imagePompeii Archaeological Park
The Pompeii Archaeological Park has denounced an Instagram profile using AI-generated images and false narratives to solicit funds regarding the House of the.
- videoGaylord National Resort at National Harbor
Social media influencers are using generative AI to create misleading travel videos that falsely combine features from multiple resort locations to drive.
- mixedCam Wilson
Journalist Cam Wilson discovered an unauthorized AI-generated book using his name and purported teachings, highlighting a broader trend of fraudulent content.
- Agentic AI19 organizations in Japan and other regions
A Chinese-speaking threat actor deployed 44 autonomous AI agents using the CyberStrikeAI framework to automate attacks against at least 19 organizations in.
- videoUS startup created by researchers
Researchers exposed North Korean IT workers using deepfake technology to impersonate US citizens during job interviews to secure employment
- videoBlack residents of Fort Bend County
A political campaign video in Fort Bend County sparked controversy after using AI-generated likenesses of Black residents to manufacture false testimonials
- audioDeputy Police Commissioner Fazil Karimbaksh
Guyana Deputy Police Commissioner Fazil Karimbaksh claims an audio recording of an alleged bribe attempt is an AI-generated deepfake while activists insist it.
- videoSenator Cindy Hyde-Smith
Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch notified the Scott Colom for Senate campaign that AI-generated ads featuring a deepfake of Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith.
- videoFort Bend County voters
The campaign for Fort Bend County Judge candidate Daniel Wong faced public backlash after posting an AI-generated video depicting Black voters supporting his.
- videoSherrod Brown
A super PAC linked to Senator Jon Husted released an AI-generated political advertisement depicting opponent Sherrod Brown at a party
- imageMs. A
A woman in her 30s was defrauded of 35 million won after an eight-month long-distance romance scam involving a deepfake impersonation of a famous actor
- videoPete Kilbane
A deepfake video targeting Pete Kilbane, the Labour deputy leader of the City of York Council, falsely depicted him handing cash to individuals wearing.
- audioNithya Raman
The Nithya Raman campaign filed ethics complaints against a super PAC for using an AI-generated voice to impersonate the candidate in a political phone.
- videoJamie Ager
Democratic congressional candidate Jamie Ager denounces a political attack ad that used generative AI to falsely depict him at an event with people he has.
- videoRob Sand
Republican candidate Zach Lahn defended the use of an AI-generated likeness of opponent Rob Sand in a political advertisement during the Iowa governor race
- videoNova (drag queen)
An Asheville drag queen is exploring legal action after a political campaign used AI to falsely depict her dancing with a congressional candidate
- audiopoliticians, public servants, and businesspeople
A Mexican official and his associates were arrested for operating an extortion ring that used AI voice cloning to deceive politicians and businesspeople
- videoA$AP Rocky
A$AP Rocky faces allegations of using generative AI to incorporate a visual sequence from a 2019 video by creators Ari Fararooy and Cache Bunny without.
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