BBC: school photos can be used for deepfake extortion

Aug 11, 2026 · Issue 2 · 2 sources, 2 articles

According to BBC's Tech Life, student photos routinely published online by many schools can also be used by offenders. The programme covers school deepfake ransoms.

Who is affected and how

school leader

Schools should review which student photos are posted on their website and social media pages.

parent

When giving consent for photo sharing, it is worth asking about the school's practice.

teacher

A more cautious approach is needed when photographing and publishing school events.

Narrative: Deepfake epidemic in schools

Sources

• BBC Audio | Tech Life | School deepfake ransomsbbc.com · Aug 11, 2026
• Tech Life - School deepfake ransoms - FreshUsNewsfreshusnews.com · Aug 12, 2026

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