Deepfake Scam Epidemic: How Cybercriminals Are Fooling Millions Globally
Scam campaigns using deepfake videos of public figures are spreading like wildfire, targeting multiple countries with fake investment schemes and government giveaways. Quantum AI is a prominent example. Despite using sophisticated generative AI, traditional investigative methods still help track these scams. Palo Alto Networks’ Advanced URL Filtering aids in blocking these threats.
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Key Points:
- Researchers found multiple scam campaigns using deepfake videos of public figures.
- Campaigns target different countries and use various languages.
- Most campaigns seem to originate from a single threat actor group.
- Hundreds of domains promoting scams detected, each accessed 114,000 times globally.
- Palo Alto Networks offers protection through Advanced URL Filtering.
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