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Philippines President Targeted With Deepfake

July 22, 2024
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Philippines President Targeted With Deepfake

The Department of National Defense (DND) of the Philippines has recently dismissed a circulating deepfake video depicting an individual resembling President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as a malicious attempt to destabilize his administration. The video, which emerged on July 22, 2024, shows a man in a green shirt at a gathering hosted by a group named “MAISUG” in Los Angeles. The man is shown holding a small plastic packet containing a substance designed to resemble illegal drugs. The DND has condemned this video as a crude and deliberate effort to damage the President’s reputation.

In its statement, the DND emphasized that the video is a fabricated attempt to undermine the stability of the Marcos Jr. administration. They criticized the video as a cowardly tactic to escape Philippine jurisdiction, thus making it a particularly insidious form of disinformation. The department underscored that such actions not only harm the President but also undermine public trust in the integrity of the government. The DND has urged U.S. authorities to investigate the origins of this video and to bring those responsible to justice, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in combating misinformation.

The incident follows earlier controversies involving former President Rodrigo Duterte, who had previously accused Marcos Jr. of being involved in drug activities. These allegations were debunked by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA), which clarified that Marcos Jr. had never been listed in its National Drug Information System. The recent deepfake video appears to be a continuation of the disinformation campaign aimed at tarnishing Marcos Jr.’s image and destabilizing his administration.

The DND’s response reflects a broader concern over the growing use of deepfake technology to spread false information and disrupt political stability. As deepfakes become more sophisticated, the challenge of distinguishing between real and fabricated content intensifies. This incident highlights the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures and public awareness to mitigate the impact of such deceptive tactics on political discourse and public trust.

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  • Philippine President Marcos Jr. Victim to a Smear Campaign With AI Deepfakes
Tags: cyber incidentsCyber Incidents 2024Cyber threatsDeepfakeJuly 2024Los AngelesPhilippinesPresidentRodrigo Duterte
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