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DOJ charges three in $129M deepfake scam targeting hospitals and banks

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The U.S. Department of Justice has indicted three individuals for orchestrating a deepfake scam that defrauded hospitals, banks, and other organizations of at least $129 million. The scheme involved using AI-generated voice and video impersonations of executives and legal professionals to deceive victims. Funds obtained through the fraudulent activities were subsequently laundered via cryptocurrency. AI

IMPACT Highlights the growing threat of AI-powered scams and the need for enhanced security measures in financial and healthcare sectors.

RANK_REASON Regulatory action by a government body concerning AI misuse. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.4]

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DOJ charges three in $129M deepfake scam targeting hospitals and banks

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    The US Department of Justice has charged three foreign nationals with running a deepfake scam that stole at least 129 million USD from hospitals, banks and othe

    The US Department of Justice has charged three foreign nationals with running a deepfake scam that stole at least 129 million USD from hospitals, banks and other firms. Prosecutors say the conspirators used AI-cloned voices and video of executives and real lawyers, then laundered…

    LINKS gizmodo.com/doj-says-deepfaked-ceos-and-l…

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