FBI Warns of New Crypto Scams Targeting High-Ranking Officials

Cybercriminals are increasingly impersonating U.S. government officials to gain access to personal and official accounts, according to the FBI. Victims have included prominent federal and state officials, with the scam leveraging sophisticated tactics like ‘smishing’ and ‘vishing’. The criminals utilize AI-generated voices to mimic trusted figures and direct victims to phishing websites or malware designed to steal login credentials.