Deepfake Danger: FBI Issues Urgent Warning on AI Voice Attacks
Since April, cybercriminals have been using AI-generated voice deepfakes to impersonate senior U.S. officials in phishing attacks that target current and former government personnel.
The FBIβs latest alert warns of growing threats from vishing (voice phishing) and smishing (SMS phishing), where attackers use cloned voices and fake texts to build trust, then trick victims into handing over sensitive data or access.
One tactic? Sending links that move the conversation to other messaging platforms, then hijacking accounts to target additional contacts.
You can't assume messages or even video calls are real these days, so always verify sensitive requests through another known communications channel! These attacks underscore the need for stronger verification protocols, staff training, and multi-layered defenses. Contact us if you need help implementing these proactive cybersecurity controls.
Read the full article: https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/fbi-us-officials-targeted-in-voice-deepfake-attacks-since-april/
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