AI-Enabled Deepfake Scams Target Cyprus Residents
2026-10-19 | CYP | incident | economic, rights
Our take
Cyprus Police and Interpol advise residents to be suspicious of their friends' faces. That used to be bad advice.
The facts
In Cyprus, scammers are using AI-powered deepfake technology to convincingly mimic voices and appearances of acquaintances, enabling fraudulent schemes that result in financial loss and data theft. The Cyprus Police, in collaboration with Interpol, warns the public about these ongoing AI-driven scams and advises vigilance.