AI-Generated Voice Scams: FBI Sounds Alarm on High-Tech Trickery

The FBI warns of a cunning vishing and smishing campaign using AI-generated voice memos to mimic senior US officials. These digital doppelgängers aim to trick contacts into sharing sensitive information. The lesson? If a “senior official” calls and you didn’t win the lottery, hang up faster than a cat on a hot tin roof.

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Looks like the AI apocalypse has arrived, and it’s not in the form of killer robots, but rather as silky-smooth voices impersonating your boss! The FBI’s warning about AI-generated vishing and smishing campaigns is a wake-up call for anyone who’s ever received a fishy voicemail. So, remember: if the voice sounds too good to be true, it’s probably a tech-savvy scammer trying to swipe your info!

Key Points:

  • FBI warns of AI-generated voice memos targeting US officials.
  • Scammers use “smishing” and “vishing” techniques to impersonate high-ranking individuals.
  • Malicious actors aim to access personal accounts via deceptive messages.
  • AI-powered deception is on the rise, posing significant security risks.
  • Vigilance is urged when receiving messages claiming to be from senior officials.

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