FBI says ‘ongoing’ deepfake impersonation of U.S. gov officials dates back to 2023
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The FBI warns that since at least 2023 unknown actors have used AI voice cloning and deepfake audio to impersonate senior U.S. officials via SMS and encrypted messaging (Signal, WhatsApp, Telegram), luring victims into providing sensitive data (passport photos, contact lists), facilitating further impersonation and scams; the update cites examples including State Department warnings and a 2024 deepfake video.
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