Over 400 apps allegedly generate deepfake abuse images via Meta ads and app stores
A network of more than 400 apps, many posing as harmless services like language tutors or workout coaches, secretly generate explicit deepfake images and videos when accessed under certain conditions. Researchers found these apps—often downloaded via Meta ads—load a hidden web interface after installation, allowing users to create sexually abusive content using uploaded photos. The network,…
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- Over 400 apps in a network secretly generate explicit deepfake images after installation, often triggered by Meta ads
- Apps like *DiffAI* were downloaded 100,000+ times on Google Play before removal, despite posing as benign services
- KeLing Technology Limited, a Hong Kong entity, appears central to the operation, with Meta banning it in 2025 for policy violations
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