U.S. Seizes Domains for Hosting Non-Consensual Deepfake Pornography

On June 12, 2026, U.S. authorities seized the domains CFAKE.com and SOCFAKE.com, which hosted thousands of non-consensual, AI-generated deepfake images and videos of women, including celebrities and public figures. This operation marked the first domain seizure under the TAKE IT DOWN Act, enacted in May 2025, which criminalizes the publication of sexually explicit digital forgeries without consent. The investigation was initiated by Italian law enforcement and involved collaboration with U.S. and French authorities. The seized sites allowed users to upload and organize explicit content, impacting numerous identifiable women. Victims reported psychological harm due to the unauthorized distribution of their images. The U.S. Department of Justice emphasized the importance of enforcing the TAKE IT DOWN Act to protect victims of digital exploitation.

Key Points: • U.S. seized CFAKE.com and SOCFAKE.com for hosting non-consensual deepfake content. • The operation is the first under the TAKE IT DOWN Act, enacted in May 2025. • Collaboration with international law enforcement was crucial in the investigation.