It’s time for The Hackademy Awards
An analysis of Hollywood’s biggest social media hacks, deepfakes and impersonation scams.
Hollywood has a social media problem…
of online creators reported at least one incident of hate or harassment on social media.
of reported romance scams in the UK originated on dating and social media platforms.
of consumers say they feel less favorable toward brands that advertise next to misinformation.
of entertainment brands have fallen victim to a social media attack.
With increased visibility and exposure across social channels, actors and entertainment brands are at greater risk of being targeted by...
Impersonators
Fake accounts and deepfakes posing as actors, studios and entertainment brands, selling fake merch, experiences and investments.
Scams & phishing links
Attacks disrupting major campaigns and premieres, stealing credentials, and causing PR nightmares.
Spam comments
Spam from bots creating a negative experience for fans and followers, and diluting authentic engagement with content.
Account takeovers
Hackers putting teams in crisis mode while they promote crypto scams and misinformation from official verified accounts.
“The entertainment industry is being rocked by the potential of deepfakes. A deepfake of a performer can appear to be the performer in a way that no CGI or makeup-enhanced stunt double possibly could, potentially serving as direct competition for them or deceiving audiences. It is now possible to have dead actors star in new productions, to revise casting choices months after filming, and to simulate extras electronically. The law has not caught up with this technological revolution.”
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