An impersonator posing as Secretary of State Marco Rubio contacted several U.S. officials, including foreign ministers and a member of Congress, using AI-generated voice and text through the messaging app Signal. Rubio's office sent a warning cable indicating concerns that the imposter may seek access to sensitive information. The incident is under investigation by the State Department, which is also enhancing measures to prevent similar incidents. This event follows prior cases of impersonation involving high-ranking officials, highlighting ongoing security vulnerabilities within communications.
A recent report outlines how someone impersonating Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been using AI-generated voice and text to contact U.S. officials, potentially gaining access to sensitive information.
Reports indicate that the impersonator contacted foreign ministers, a governor, and a member of Congress through the messaging app Signal, aiming to collect intelligence.
Rubio's office issued a warning cable theorizing that the impersonator is attempting to gain unauthorized access to information or accounts, raising alarms regarding security breaches.
The State Department is conducting a thorough investigation into the impersonation incidents while implementing safeguards to prevent future occurrences of such events.
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