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US Stock Market deepfake (Feb 2025)
A deepfake image of a Pentagon explosion was spread on social media, impacting the stock market. The SEC investigated but couldn't identify the perpetrator. This incident is detailed in a DHS report and prompted…
- Incident date
- Feb 2025
- Target
- US Stock Market
Updated May 6, 2026 · 1 min read
A deepfake image of a Pentagon explosion was spread on social media, impacting the stock market. The SEC investigated but couldn't identify the perpetrator. This incident is detailed in a DHS report and prompted numerous FOIA requests from media outlets.