From Cointelegraph
May 15, 2025 10:03 pm:

Deepfake hackers target US officials, posing as senior government figures in phishing campaign since April. FBI warns of deepfake voice and text messages to steal data. Scammers may target other officials if successful. Victims directed to hacker-controlled websites for sensitive data theft. FBI warns against sharing info with unknown contacts.

Polygon co-founder, Sandeep Narwal, warns of deepfake impersonation scam targeting him and others. Hackers infiltrate Telegram to set up fake Zoom calls, convincing victims to install malicious SDK. Users report being targeted, including Web3 OG Dovey Wan. Nailwal advises never installing anything during online interactions and using separate devices for crypto wallets.

FBI emphasizes verifying identity of contacts, checking sender addresses for errors, and inspecting images for distortions to avoid deepfake scams. Never share sensitive info with strangers, click unknown links, or skip two-factor authentication. Security measures crucial to protect against rising deepfake threats. Stay vigilant to prevent falling victim to deepfake attacks.

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