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Cl0p Cyberattack: List of Companies Affected Includes Philips, Shell, Fiserv and GE
Cl0p claims it stole large volumes of data from nearly 50 companies, naming Philips, Shell, Fiserv and GE. The companies are investigating the claims, with Philips confirming an attempted compromise and Fiserv reporting no evidence of affected customer or banking data. The campaign has been linked to vulnerabilities in PTC Windchill and FlexPLM software.
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Muskan Karia Deepfake Video: Police Certificate Confirms Viral Clip Was Fake
The Muskan Karia deepfake video controversy has taken a serious turn after the 22-year-old content creator revealed that Maharashtra Police had apprehended those allegedly responsible for creating the manipulated clip. Karia said the video was completely fake and that authorities issued her a certificate confirming it was a deepfake. The incident is not simply another viral social media controversy. It highlights a much bigger problem: how easily AI-generated content can now make a fabricated video appear convincing enough to fool even the victim's family and friends. Muskan Karia Deepfake Video: What Actually Happened? According to Karia's account, the controversy began in late May when she received an Instagram direct message containing a video and the question, “Is this you?” She said she was shocked by how realistic the manipulated footage looked. The video subsequently circulated online, with users presenting it as an alleged private or leaked clip. Karia has strongly denied being the person shown in the manipulated footage and said the video was created using an ordinary video she had previously shared with her subscribers. She later provided both the original footage and the manipulated version to investigators for examination. The creator said the situation became particularly painful because she had to convince people close to her that the footage was not genuine. In an Instagram video shared on August 12, she described the emotional impact of seeing such a realistic fake circulate and said she had remained silent for almost two months before taking the matter forward legally. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Muskan Karia (@muskankaria) Maharashtra Cyber Investigation and Police Certificate Karia said she discussed the matter with her lawyer before approaching the Cyber Cell. An FIR was subsequently registered, and she submitted the original video as well as the manipulated version to assist the investigation. She later said Maharashtra Police traced and apprehended the people allegedly responsible for creating and circulating the deepfake. Most importantly, Karia said police provided her with a certificate stating that the viral video was a deepfake created using artificial intelligence. Multiple reports published on August 12 and 13 also reported her account of the police action and certificate. For Karia, the certificate was more than a piece of paperwork. It gave her an official document to counter the misinformation that had already spread online. Why the Muskan Karia Viral Video Case Is Bigger Than One Influencer The disturbing part of the Muskan Karia viral video controversy is not only how realistic the fake looked. It is how quickly an unverified claim can become “true” in the eyes of social media users simply because thousands of people are sharing it. AI deepfake technology allows someone's face to be digitally manipulated and placed into footage they were never part of. When the target is a well-known creator, scammers can exploit public curiosity to generate clicks, followers and sometimes even financial fraud. The Indian government has also acknowledged the growing misuse of deepfakes. A Ministry of Home Affairs response said the National Cybercrime Reporting Portal can be used to report deepfakes, suspicious URLs, social media accounts and other identifiers linked to cybercrime. That makes cases like Karia's an important warning for ordinary internet users as well as influencers . How Viral “Leak Video” Scams Can Trap Viewers A sensational headline or post promising a “full video” can be more than simple clickbait. Such posts can be used to push users towards phishing pages, suspicious downloads or malicious websites. Common warning signs include: Suspicious links : Be careful with shortened URLs and unfamiliar domains shared through comments, Telegram channels or random social media accounts. Fake login pages: A website asking you to log in with your Instagram , Facebook or Google credentials to watch a supposed video should immediately raise suspicion. APK or software downloads: Never install an unknown APK or “video player” simply because a website claims it is required to watch content. Human-verification traps: Requests for phone numbers, surveys or repeated redirects can be signs of a scam. Urgency tactics: Phrases such as “watch before deletion” or “full video in bio” are commonly designed to make people act before thinking. The safest response is simple: do not click, download or forward the material. What To Do If You Encounter a Deepfake If you believe you have encountered manipulated intimate content involving you or someone else, preserving evidence can be important. The National Cybercrime Reporting Portal allows people to submit cybercrime complaints and also provides reporting options for crimes involving women and children. Save relevant information such as the account name, URL, screenshots and timestamps where appropriate, rather than continuing to circulate the content. The government portal also allows users to report suspicious websites, social media URLs, phone numbers and other identifiers connected with cybercrime. Victims should also consider contacting law enforcement and seeking qualified legal assistance instead of confronting suspected offenders themselves. Muskan Karia Thanks Maharashtra Cyber and Her Support System Karia publicly thanked Maharashtra Cyber's ADGP Yashasvi Yadav, her lawyer Avinash Lalwani and fellow creator Ashish Chanchlani for supporting her through the ordeal. She also credited her family for standing by her while she dealt with the situation. Her comments also carried a message for other victims. Karia pointed out that she had access to family support, legal assistance and the resources needed to pursue the case, while many victims of online abuse may not have the same advantages. That is arguably the most important takeaway from the entire controversy. A fake video may take minutes to create, but clearing someone's name after it spreads can take months. The Bigger AI Deepfake Warning The Muskan Karia deepfake video controversy shows why the old rule of “seeing is believing” no longer works online. A convincing video is not automatically authentic. A viral post is not automatically verified. And a search result promising an alleged “leaked” clip is certainly not proof that the material is genuine. Karia's case also shows why people should resist the temptation to search for, download or share alleged intimate material involving real people. Doing so can further spread non-consensual content and may expose users to scams, malware and other cyber risks. The better response is to stop the chain: don't click, don't share, report suspicious accounts and verify claims through credible sources. For anyone targeted by online impersonation or deepfake abuse, India's National Cybercrime Reporting Portal provides an official route to report cybercrime. Disclaimer: This article is for informational and cyber-safety awareness purposes only. We do not host, distribute or provide links to explicit, leaked or non-consensual content. Any reference to viral search terms is included only to explain the controversy and associated online risks. Readers are advised not to search for, download or share such material.
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