In a recent revelation, OSINT team has meticulously dissected the deepfake video featuring cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar endorsing the ‘Skyward Aviator Quest’ gaming app. The manipulated video falsely claims Tendulkar’s daughter, Sara, is associated with the app, raising concerns over the propagation of deceptive content on social media platforms.
The investigation involved frame-by-frame analysis, exposing the deepfake’s origin from an authentic interview with Tendulkar on Curly Tales. The altered video strategically conceals lip-syncing irregularities and manipulates specific segments for deceptive promotion.
Further inquiry into ‘Skyward Aviator Quest’ revealed dubious practices, as the app redirects users to the platform ‘1Win,’ operating as a gaming and betting hub. Records from Open Corporates expose 1WIN NV, a company registered in Curacao, managing the entity. The platform’s questionable legality and widespread operations in countries like India, Bangladesh, Nigeria, and more raise serious concerns.
Users have reported withdrawal issues and addictive gameplay, emphasizing the need for regulatory measures. This incident sheds light on the broader challenge of deepfake content and the potential harm it can inflict on unsuspecting individuals.
As the controversy unfolds, India Today calls for increased vigilance and regulation in the digital space to curb the proliferation of manipulated content. The incident underscores the urgency of safeguarding online platforms and protecting users from fraudulent activities.
