Deepfake Scams Target U.S. Officials and Crypto Leaders

Sophisticated deepfake technology is being weaponized by cybercriminals to target high-profile individuals in the United States, including government officials and crypto founders. The FBI has issued a warning about this alarming trend, revealing that hackers have been actively impersonating senior U.S. officials since April using voice and text messages to deceive victims. These attacks aim to steal sensitive data by directing victims to malicious links and platforms designed for data harvesting. ]