Deepfake criminals impersonate Marco Rubio to uncover government secrets

A recently reported incident involved an AI-driven deepfake impersonation of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the Signal messaging app, where attackers used synthesized voice and writing style to contact multiple government officials (including foreign ministers, a governor, and a member of Congress) attempting to obtain information or account access; the actor remains unknown. The article highlights the rising use of deepfakes for impersonation and fraud, notes prior similar incidents targeting high-level officials, and recommends simple identity-verification hygiene to mitigate social-engineering risks.