[ 3] AI- POWERED DECEPTION: THE RISING THREAT OF DEEPFAKE PHISHING ATTACKS IN INDIA’S CRYPTOCURRENCY SPACE

ARTICLE INFO: Date of Submission: Feb 12, 2026, Revised: Feb 27, 2026, Accepted: Mar 02 , 2026, CrossRef D.O.I : https://doi.org/10.56815/ijmrr.v5i3.2026.29-45. HOW TO CITE: Pankhi Devi (2026). AI Powered Deception: The Rising Threat of Deepfake Phishing Attacks in India’s Cryptocurrency, International Journal of Multidisciplinary Research & Reviews 5(3), 29-45

Abstract

Phishing ambushes have expanded as a result of the rise of cryptocurrencies and AI-generated deepfakes are getting to be a genuine concern. Contributing in cryptocurrencies is a shape of peer-to-peer exchange and takes put without the association of physical wallets. This consider addresses cases where individuals may ended up casualties of phishing assaults due to the nature of cryptocurrency ventures. One rising danger is the utilize of AI- produced deepfake in phishing assaults, which can misdirect indeed the most cautious people and businesses. These modern attacks trap cryptocurrency clients into uncovering private data or sending reasonable deepfake substance, such as sound recordings, recordings or photographs. With a centre on the deplorable impacts of these assaults, this consider offers a careful examination of the strategies, and methods utilized by assailants. The consider highlights the require for a multi- faceted ,combining legitimate changes, law authorization endeavours, and open mindfulness campaigns to combat AI- produced deepfake phishing assaults in India. The discoveries will certainly contribute by guaranteeing the smooth security and astuteness of cryptocurrency exchanges in India.