In Hong Kong office, US$25.6 million was stolen using AI deepfake technology. “The scam featured a digitally recreated version of the company's chief financial officer, along with other employees, who appeared in a video conference call instructing an employee to transfer funds.”
https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2024/02/deepfake-scammer-walks-off-with-25-million-in-first-of-its-kind-ai-heist/
Gerry McGovern /
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2024-02-06 05:41:13
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