{
  "id": 11155055,
  "title": "How everyday photos are being targeted by AI “Nudify” apps (and how to protect your family)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/how-everyday-photos-are-being-targeted-by-ai-nudify-apps-and-how-to",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-10-01T09:01:47.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Euro Weekly News",
    "slug": "euro-weekly-news",
    "url": "https://euroweeklynews.com/2026/10/01/how-everyday-photos-are-being-targeted-by-ai-nudify-apps-and-how-to-protect-your-family/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "One photo is all that's needed to generate an explicit fake image using \"nudify\" apps, according to security experts. These AI tools can transform ordinary photos into realistic but fake nudes, posing a threat to individuals' privacy and security. A recent investigation by the Institute for Strategic Dialogue found that there are over 181 websites selling this service, with 40 million unique visitors per month between December 2025 and March 2026. Platforms like YouTube and X have played a role in driving traffic to these sites, with millions of visits coming from users sharing or engaging with the content. Despite warnings about the potential harm of these fake images, only two out of 163 sites accessible from the UK checked if users were adults before generating a deepfake. To protect against these threats, experts recommend securing social media accounts, regularly checking for public photos, using unique passwords and enabling two-step verification, keeping devices updated, and educating children about digital manipulation and consent. If faced with blackmail, it's advised not to pay or negotiate, to save evidence, and to report the issue to the platform and the police. Efforts are being made at a legislative level to combat deepfakes, but immediate action is crucial for families to safeguard themselves.",
  "summary": "An innocent photo of your summer beach holiday eating ice cream, a selfies with pals, or a weekend family lunch […]",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}