Porn Baron with Russian Connections Produces Deepfakes of Celebrities
amsterdam, donderdag, 24 juli 2025.
A porn baron with Russian connections is behind the website MrDeepFakes, where dozens of deepfake videos of Dutch celebrities have been produced. Despite efforts to catch him, the owner remains elusive and continues to do business with DDOS-Guard. Celebrities such as Caroline van der Plas and Lilian Marijnissen have already fallen victim to this threat.
Porn Baron with Russian Connections Behind Deepfakes
A porn baron with Russian connections is behind the website MrDeepFakes, where dozens of deepfake videos of Dutch celebrities have been produced. Despite efforts to catch him, the owner remains elusive and continues to do business with DDOS-Guard. Celebrities such as Caroline van der Plas and Lilian Marijnissen have already fallen victim to this threat [1].
Website Blocks Interview Requests
The Algemeen Dagblad (AD) reported that after submitting an interview request, the MrDeepFakes website was not only blocked on Telegram but also became inaccessible for new registrations [1]. Visitors complained this week that MrDeepFakes was down for almost an entire day after the AD questioned the Norwegian hosting company [1].
Owner Evasive About DDOS-Guard
The owner of MrDeepFakes denies using DDOS-Guard but is still found to be doing business with them [1]. DDOS-Guard is a service that protects websites from distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks but is also frequently used by illegal or controversial websites to shield themselves [GPT].
International Impact and Reactions
MrDeepFakes offers a collection of the best deepfake porn videos on the internet, including categories such as Cartoon, BBW, Virtual Reality, and more [5]. Users can search for favourite celebrities like Emma Watson, Naomi Scott, Scarlett Johansson, Sydney Sweeney, Anne Hathaway, Millie Bobby Brown, and Jenna Ortega [5]. These practices have drawn international attention and raised growing concerns about privacy and ethics in the digital world [GPT].
Implications for Media Literacy and Democracy
The spread of deepfake videos has serious implications for media literacy and democracy. Deepfakes can be used to spread disinformation, smear politicians, and undermine public trust in the media [GPT]. It is therefore crucial that citizens learn how to identify fake news and remain critical of their sources of information.
Practical Tips for Identifying Fake News
To identify fake news, you can take the following steps:
- Check the Source: Ensure the information comes from a reliable and verified source.
- Seek Other Sources: Verify if other reputable news outlets confirm the same story.
- Look for Technical Details: Deepfakes often contain small technical errors, such as unnatural movements or unclear lip movements.
- Fact-Check: Use fact-checking websites to verify the accuracy of information.
- Be Critical: Always remain critical and question whether the story is logical and credible.
By following these steps, you can better protect yourself against the threat of deepfakes and fake news [GPT].