The article reviewed is titled “Victimization of Deepfake in the Metaverse: Toward a Practical Management Framework and is published in the International Journal of Cybersecurity and Cybercrime. The article relates to principles of social science because it addresses the ways deepfake technology affects societal structures, particularly in terms of victimization and inequality. It highlights how women and children are disproportionately targeted by cybercriminals using deepfake technology. The study also uses parsimony, which is a key principle , to explain why cybercriminals engage in cybercrimes, which is due to the accessibility of the deepfake technology and the lack of strict regulations. This study has made significant contributions to society by raising awareness about deepfake-related cybercrimes and their impacts on marginalized groups. It also advocates for policy changes, including stricter legal consequences for deepfake perpetrators. Additionally, this study recommends practical solutions such as international collaboration on cybersecurity. This journal article has connections from course concepts, such as digital victimization, cyber law, and the social impacts of technology. Additionally, the study connects to course discussions on digital ethics and privacy rights, emphasizing the need for stricter regulations for deepfakes. The article emphasizes how deepfake technology disaportunately harms women and children, making them susceptible to cyber exploitation. Victims of deepfakes often suffer from mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, and in worse cases suicidal ideation due to misuse of their likeness. The study highlights how marginalized groups have fewer resources to combat deepfake victimization legally, which exacerbates social inequality. The authors advocate for the development of victim-centered policies, ensuring better protections for vulnerable populations. The study primarily uses qualitative data, including expert opinions and case studies of deepfake-related crimes. Thematic analysis was also used to categorize key issues, such as psychological trauma among victims and the lack of legal frameworks to effectively combat deepfake crime. The study also identifies gaps in the laws and highlights needs for updated policies.
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