The FBI has issued a warning regarding a major fraud campaign where criminals are using deepfakes to impersonate senior US officials. This scheme, which has been active since April, primarily targets former and current government officials to steal login credentials and access sensitive information. Fraudsters deploy AI-generated voice and text messages to establish trust. Recipients are cautioned to verify communications independently, as the technology behind deepfakes complicates identification, and even subtle cues in speech can reveal a potential impostor.
The FBI has warned that fraudsters are impersonating "senior US officials" using deepfakes as part of a major fraud campaign.
The malicious actors have sent text messages and AI-generated voice messages that claim to come from a senior US official in an effort to establish rapport.
If you receive a message claiming to be from a senior US official, do not assume it is authentic.
AI-generated content has advanced to the point that it is often difficult to identify, urging caution among potential victims.
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