Have deepfakes removed and deleted
Your face in a video you never filmed. Deepfakes spread quickly, uncontrollably, and anonymously. Our AI software helps you track down deepfakes and submit removal requests to the affected platforms.
+53%
Increase in deepfake attacks in Germany by 2025
8 million
Deepfakes in circulation worldwide – in 2023, there were only 500,000
15 sec.
of audio are enough to create a convincing voice deepfake
96%
of all deepfakes are pornographic in nature – the victims are almost exclusively women
What are deepfakes?
Deepfakes are media content—images, videos, or audio files—generated or manipulated using artificial intelligence that depict a real person in a false context. The technology is based on deep learning and neural networks, which use training data (photos, videos, audio material) of a person to create deceptively realistic fakes.
The barrier to entry is dropping rapidly: Free apps now make it possible to create a deepfake with a single photo and just a few clicks. What once required expert knowledge is now possible for any smartphone user—with devastating consequences for those affected.
Types of Deepfakes
- Face Swap: A person’s face is superimposed onto an existing video or photo—often into pornographic material.
- Deepfake pornography (deepnudes): AI generates nude images or explicit videos of a person from ordinary photos. 96% of all deepfakes fall into this category.
- Voice Cloning: A person’s voice is cloned and used for fraud, extortion, or to damage their reputation. As little as 15 seconds of audio is sufficient.
- Video deepfakes: Entire videos are faked—facial expressions, lip movements, and gestures are manipulated.
- Livestream Deepfakes: Real-time manipulation of video streams for fraud or social engineering.
Why Deepfakes Are So Dangerous
Deepfakes destroy lives. The consequences for those affected are real, measurable, and often irreversible.
Reputational damage
Fake videos or images can irreparably damage one’s public reputation—both professionally and in business. Once disseminated, deepfakes are virtually impossible to control.
Violation of personal rights
Deepfakes violate the right to one’s own image and personal dignity. Deepfake pornography, in particular, constitutes a massive violation of privacy.
Blackmail & Fraud
Deepfakes are increasingly being used for sextortion, blackmail, and social engineering. Voice cloning enables CEO fraud using fake voices.
Psychological distress
The existence of deepfakes of oneself causes anxiety, shame, depression, and social withdrawal. Many victims do not dare to seek help.
Loss of Trust
Deepfakes undermine trust in authentic media content and create a climate of uncertainty—professionally, commercially, and socially.
Financial damage
Deepfake fraud, extortion, and reputational damage result in significant financial losses—for both individuals and companies alike.
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How leak.red helps protect you from deepfakes
Our software platform automates the time-consuming work—from detection and verification to preparing your takedown requests. You retain full control; we provide the technology. All reports are sent on your behalf and at your request.
AI-powered facial recognition
Our current AI technology focuses on visual facial recognition and searches the internet for images and videos showing your face. The technology detects face swaps, deepnudes, and manipulated videos—even if they have been altered, cropped, or compressed.
Authenticity check
Every result is automatically checked for authenticity. The AI analyzes typical deepfake artifacts: inconsistent lighting, unnatural facial movements, artifacts at hairline edges, faulty reflections, and traces of digital manipulation.
Prepare and submit takedown requests
Once a deepfake is identified, the software prepares a takedown request—depending on the platform, either as a Notice-and-Action report under the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) or via the specific reporting procedures for privacy violations (Privacy Complaints) and non-consensual intimate images (NCII) on U.S. platforms. Where applicable, DMCA takedowns for copyright infringement are also supported. These are sent to the relevant platform on your behalf. Actual removal is handled by the respective platform—typical processing times for major platforms: 24–72 hours.
Source Removal
The software addresses deepfakes at the source—not just in search engine results. Your removal requests are sent directly to platforms, forums, and hosting providers. This aims to curb further dissemination. Ultimately, removal is the responsibility of the respective operators.
24/7 Monitoring
The software operates around the clock and continuously monitors relevant platforms. New deepfakes are detected and removal requests are sent on your behalf—you don’t have to search for them yourself.
These platforms are monitored
YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, X (Twitter), Facebook, Telegram, Discord, Reddit, pornography websites, piracy sites, deepfake forums, and the entire open web. The network is constantly expanding to cover new threats.
Don’t want to wait for a law to protect you? leak.red gives you the technical tools—now.
Start Deepfake ProtectionLegal situation: Are deepfakes a criminal offense in Germany?
The legal situation in Germany is currently evolving rapidly. Here is the current status:
Currently applicable laws
Deepfakes can be considered defamation, particularly in the case of sexual or degrading depictions.
Protects against the unauthorized production and distribution of images taken in intimate situations.
Prohibits the distribution of images of a person without their consent.
Art. 16 DSA requires platforms to establish notice-and-action procedures and to promptly address complaints regarding illegal content—including violations of personality rights caused by deepfakes. Effective as of February 2024 for all online platforms in the EU.
Planned legislative changes
Legislation continues to evolve in favor of those affected:
- § 184k StGB – Violation of privacy through photographic images: A specific draft bill from the Federal Ministry of Justice specifically penalizes the production and distribution of sexualized deepfakes with up to 2 years’ imprisonment. Since 96% of all deepfakes are of a pornographic nature, this provision is particularly relevant for those affected.
- § 201b StGB: In July 2025, the Federal Council adopted a supplementary draft bill—up to 2 years’ imprisonment for harmful deepfakes, up to 5 years for deepfake pornography and political manipulation.
- Requirement to file a criminal complaint: Victims must file a criminal complaint for the public prosecutor’s office to take action.
Both draft bills are currently undergoing parliamentary proceedings. Regardless of the outcome, leak.red already offers the technical means to actively combat deepfakes—as a supplement to legal action.
EU AI Act (Art. 50)
The EU AI Act regulates AI-generated content across Europe. The mandatory transparency and labeling requirements for AI-generated content under Art. 50 will take full effect in August 2026. This will legally oblige platforms even more strongly to cooperate regarding unlabeled deepfakes—significantly strengthening the position of those affected.
Note on Use
leak.red is a software platform (SaaS) that automates the technical submission of takedown requests on behalf of and at the user’s request. Deepfakes generally do not constitute copyright infringements at the victim’s expense, but rather violations of the general right of personality and the right to one’s own image (Section 22 of the Austrian Art Copyright Act). The software generates corresponding reports in accordance with the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) or utilizes the specific reporting procedures for privacy violations (Privacy Complaints) and non-consensual intimate images (NCII) on U.S. platforms. Where applicable, DMCA takedowns for copyright infringement are also supported. leak.red does not provide legal advice and does not act as a legal representative. The user is responsible for the accuracy of the content in the removal requests. The actual removal of content is the responsibility of the respective platform operators and cannot be guaranteed.
Note on the processing of biometric data
AI-powered facial recognition processes biometric data to identify deepfakes. This data falls under the special categories of personal data pursuant to Art. 9(1) GDPR. Processing is carried out exclusively on the basis of your explicit consent (Art. 9(2)(a) GDPR), which is obtained separately as part of the onboarding process.
Who is Deepfake Protection for?
Content Creators & Influencers
Protect your face and identity from misuse. Deepfakes of creators spread particularly quickly on social media and messaging platforms.
Public Figures
Celebrities, politicians, and journalists are particularly frequent targets of deepfakes. Protect yourself from reputational damage and political manipulation.
Artists & Actors
Prevent the unauthorized use of your likeness in fake content. This is particularly relevant with face-swap technology.
Agencies
Manage the protection of your talent centrally via an agency dashboard (provided the talent has granted the necessary authorizations and GDPR consents).
Other Affected Parties
Public figures are also increasingly falling victim to deepfakes. Fight back against non-consensual deepfake content.
Companies
CEO fraud using cloned voices is rapidly on the rise. Protect executives and corporate assets from deepfake fraud.
Whether you’re a creator, a company, or an agency—get started now with onboarding and the initial scan.
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