Forensic analysis of crimes committed using deepfake technology
Journal: BULLETIN OF THE KALININGRAD BRANCH OF THE SAINT-PETERSBURG UNIVERSITY OF THE MINISTRY OF INTERNAL AFFAIRS OF RUSSIA
№ 2
, 2024
Rubrics: CRIMINALISTICS RESEARCHES
Authors:
1.
Volgograd Academy of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia
(Department of Forensic Science, Professor)
Type:
Article
eLocation:
Status:
Published
Received:
13.05.2024
Accepted:
26.06.2024
Published:
12.07.2025
Language:
Russian
Keywords:
Deepfake, artificial intelligence, crime investigation, digitalization, investigation techniques, IT technologies, digital forensics, technical and forensic support for investigations, special knowledge.
Abstract (English):
Introduction. Modern forensic science is undergoing a significant transformation as a result of rapid digitalization, which has affected all spheres of society. As a result, artificial intelligence technologies have increasingly become the focus of attention of forensic scientists. At the same time, both their positive aspects are touched upon, for example, the implementation of a predictive function, the use of artificial intelligence in obtaining and analyzing operational investigative and forensically significant information, as well as the negative ones associated with countering potential threats, since modern technologies help not only to solve crimes, but also to commit their. The relevance of the study is due to the need to use the capabilities of digital forensics in the development of forensic recommendations that contribute to the effective and high-quality investigation of high-tech crimes. Methods. The research was based on the universal dialectical method, general scientific methods of cognition (observation, analysis, synthesis, deduction, etc.) and special methods of scientific research (formal legal, comparative legal, statistical analysis, forensic forecasting, etc.). The scientific novelty of the research is determined by the range of problems being studied, which are complex in nature within the framework of forensic activity. Results. The author examined the concept and essence of deepfake technology and analyzed statistical data on the corresponding category of crimes. It is concluded that the number of crimes committed using deepfake technology is rapidly growing in all countries. The identified problem indicates the need to study the mechanism for committing such crimes. The lack of forensic investigative practice predetermined the conduct of a forensic analysis of crimes committed using deepfake technology. The author has established some methods of committing crimes of this type. In conclusion, proposals are formulated to improve the efficiency of investigation and prevention of crimes committed using deepfake technology.
Introduction. Modern forensic science is undergoing a significant transformation as a result of rapid digitalization, which has affected all spheres of society. As a result, artificial intelligence technologies have increasingly become the focus of attention of forensic scientists. At the same time, both their positive aspects are touched upon, for example, the implementation of a predictive function, the use of artificial intelligence in obtaining and analyzing operational investigative and forensically significant information, as well as the negative ones associated with countering potential threats, since modern technologies help not only to solve crimes, but also to commit their. The relevance of the study is due to the need to use the capabilities of digital forensics in the development of forensic recommendations that contribute to the effective and high-quality investigation of high-tech crimes. Methods. The research was based on the universal dialectical method, general scientific methods of cognition (observation, analysis, synthesis, deduction, etc.) and special methods of scientific research (formal legal, comparative legal, statistical analysis, forensic forecasting, etc.). The scientific novelty of the research is determined by the range of problems being studied, which are complex in nature within the framework of forensic activity. Results. The author examined the concept and essence of deepfake technology and analyzed statistical data on the corresponding category of crimes. It is concluded that the number of crimes committed using deepfake technology is rapidly growing in all countries. The identified problem indicates the need to study the mechanism for committing such crimes. The lack of forensic investigative practice predetermined the conduct of a forensic analysis of crimes committed using deepfake technology. The author has established some methods of committing crimes of this type. In conclusion, proposals are formulated to improve the efficiency of investigation and prevention of crimes committed using deepfake technology.
Keywords:
Deepfake, artificial intelligence, crime investigation, digitalization, investigation techniques, IT technologies, digital forensics, technical and forensic support for investigations, special knowledge.
Deepfake, artificial intelligence, crime investigation, digitalization, investigation techniques, IT technologies, digital forensics, technical and forensic support for investigations, special knowledge.
