A multinational corporation in Hong Kong was blindsided by a massive $25.6 million scam orchestrated using sophisticated deepfake technology, as reported recently. Hong Kong police disclosed that the scam involved a multi-person video conference where all participants, except the victim, were deepfake creations. This incident sheds light on the growing concerns surrounding deepfake technology, which employs artificial intelligence to manipulate visual and audio content with alarming authenticity. Over the span of a week, the scam unfolded, with scammers flawlessly mimicking voices and appearances, leading to the victim making 15 unauthorized transfers totaling $25 million.
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