From Data Breaches to Deepfakes: A Comprehensive Review of Evolving Cyber Threats and Online Risk Management
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Cybersecurity, Data Breaches, Deepfakes, Risk Management, Synthetic MediaAbstract
The cybersecurity landscape has evolved from traditional data breaches to increasingly sophisticated AI-driven threats such as deepfakes, posing complex challenges to individuals, organizations, and national infrastructures. This paper presents a comprehensive review of emerging cyber threats, focusing on the transition from conventional data compromises—such as the MOVEit and Equifax breaches—to the weaponization of synthetic media for fraud, disinformation, and psychological manipulation. Drawing on empirical data and recent case studies, including high-profile incidents involving financial scams, educational sector deepfake bullying, and state-level broadcast intrusions, the study analyzes both the technical execution and human impacts of these attacks. Quantitative assessment highlights rising financial losses, with data breaches incurring $50–$100 million and deepfake scams reaching $26 million per event. The paper proposes a multi-layered risk management framework, integrating AI-powered anomaly detection, decentralized authentication protocols, and cross-sector threat intelligence sharing. It also discusses gaps in current governance and legal frameworks, underscoring the need for harmonized policies and AI literacy across public and private sectors. By synthesizing existing literature, empirical trends, and real-world events, this study offers strategic insights into safeguarding digital ecosystems in the age of hybrid cyber threats.
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