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Genelia D’Souza is not a victim of a leak; she is a victim of a synthetic attack. Watching, downloading, or sharing these deepfakes only encourages malicious coders to target other actresses (from Alia Bhatt to Rashmika Mandanna, who have faced similar attacks).
By Rajiv Sinha, Digital Ethics Desk
Cyber psychologists note that deepfake creators often target "wholesome" female celebrities to maximize the shock value. The cognitive dissonance—seeing a woman known for her modesty and comedy in a fabricated compromising position—generates more clicks and shares than targeting an actress known for bold roles.