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What makes deepfakes different from traditional fake content (like edited photos or staged videos) is the realism and automation. Traditional media manipulation is usually manual and time-consuming. Deepfakes can be generated at scale and can mimic facial expressions, lipsyncing, and even voices.

Deepfake technology has evolved into a serious cybersecurity threat in the Philippines. Kaspersky reports that AI-generated content is being misused for fraud, identity theft, and political manipulation. The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) has noted a rise in deepfake abuse, particularly from foreign criminal groups. Experts are calling for stronger laws, better detection tools, and public education to combat the growing risk. Comments from Sam Yan, Head of Sales for Asia Emerging Countries at Kaspersky, were carried out as part of the coverage.

As organizations continue embracing remote work and hybrid infrastructure models, cloud security has evolved from a nice-to-have capability into an absolute business imperative. The shift toward cloud data security reflects a fundamental transformation in how enterprises protect their most valuable asset: data. As cyberthreats grow more sophisticated and data privacy compliance requirements tightening globally, selecting the right cloud security solutions has never been more critical.