As cryptocurrency fraud cases continue to rise, scammers have resorted to increasingly sophisticated methods, including the use of deepfake videos.
Use of Deepfake Technology
Scammers used deepfake videos of Apple CEO Tim Cook on YouTube during Apple's iPhone 16 launch event. In these fake broadcasts, created with artificial intelligence technology, images of Tim Cook asked viewers to deposit cryptocurrency to an address.
Scam Methods
Scammers used fake images of Tim Cook to trick users by claiming that Apple would send back double the amount of the coins. 608 thousand people watched Tim Cook's fake speech live.
YouTube's Reaction and Further Measures
YouTube confirmed the scam attempt in a statement and urged users to report the video via its official reporting tool. The platform quickly removed the fake videos and closed the accounts involved. This incident highlights the dangerous dimensions of deepfake technology abuse and underscores the need for urgent digital security measures. In June, Australia's leading broadcaster Seven Network's YouTube news channel was also hijacked with deepfake videos of Elon Musk.
This incident shows that scammers using deepfake technology are becoming increasingly bold and emphasizes the need for stronger measures to protect against digital threats.
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