Secretary of State Marco Rubio fell victim to a scammer who used AI to clone his voice, contacting officials in order to gain access to sensitive information. An impostor imitated Rubio, reaching out to at least five individuals including foreign ministers and a US governor. The incident underscores significant cybersecurity vulnerabilities among government officials, highlighting a need for improved safeguards. Recently, the FBI investigated a breach of the White House chief of staff's phone, indicating a broader issue of impersonation among US officials in communications.
An impostor posing as Rubio contacted at least five non-Department individuals, including foreign ministers and a US governor, aiming to gain access to information.
Government officials can have major blind spots when it comes to data security, highlighting the need for better safeguards in communication.
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