"AI-Driven Deepfake Scam Swindles Companies of $25 Million"
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A finance worker in Hong Kong fell victim to a deepfake video call scam, losing over $25 million to fraudsters who impersonated his coworkers and company's CFO. The scammers used deepfake technology to create convincing fake personas on the call, leading the employee to believe the request for the transfer was legitimate. This incident highlights the growing threat of deepfake technology in financial scams, prompting law enforcement to recommend new methods for verifying the authenticity of individuals in video calls.
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