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A recent scam involving AI-generated fake videos featuring the YouTube CEO has been exposed. Content creators are urged to be vigilant and aware of this emerging threat.

Against the backdrop of increasing online scams, renowned security software company McAfee launched a brand-new artificial intelligence scam detection tool at CES 2025 (International Consumer Electronics Show). This tool aims to help users identify various email, SMS, and video scams before falling victim, enhancing the security of personal information. McAfee's Chief Technology Officer, Steve Grobman, stated at the press conference: "Scammers are becoming smarter every day, and they are using...

With the continuous advancement of artificial intelligence technology, the methods of phishing scams have become increasingly covert and intelligent. These scams typically disguise themselves as trustworthy sources through emails or social media messages, attempting to extract sensitive data from unsuspecting victims. Nowadays, scammers leverage AI bots and personalized information, making these schemes even harder to identify, leading to an unprecedented rise in cybercrime. Scammers utilize AI technology to continuously scrape company or personal information from social media. These programs can collect vast amounts of information about

Recently, a former CEO of an Australian startup was charged by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission for allegedly using false financial records to scam investors, raising up to $40 million. The 41-year-old man, Baba Nadimpalli, is the co-founder and former CEO of Skael. Founded in 2016, Skael claimed to replace human labor with 'digital workers' to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency. However, the situation is...

According to CCTV news, a recent case in Huangshi, Hubei, involved a criminal gang using AI face swap technology to unlock and resell social accounts for illegal profits. Victim Mr. Wang joined a stock trading live broadcast room, was induced to invest, and ultimately faced withdrawal difficulties. The other party's account was frozen due to suspected fraud, preventing funds from being withdrawn.

McAfee recently introduced a project called 'Mockingbird' aimed at addressing the issue of audio fraud using AI-generated deepfake technology. This initiative utilizes McAfee's AI deepfake audio detection technology, named 'Mockingbird', to detect deepfake technologies generated by AI that defraud consumers through audio scams and prevent false news and other fraudulent schemes. The project employs AI deepfake audio detection techniques, integrating context, behavior, and category detection models for accuracy.

According to the Federal Trade Commission, American seniors lost $1.6 billion to fraud in 2022. The scams utilized sophisticated AI-generated technology to mimic the voices of people the elderly recognized and employed other tactics. Victims were deceived by phone calls that sounded like their loved ones, claiming that the family member was in danger and soliciting financial assistance. The Senate Committee has called for federal action to strengthen oversight over AI-generated scams to prevent seniors from becoming targets.

With the widespread application of AI technology, criminals are using AI to implement new types of scams. The National Financial Regulatory Administration has issued a warning about two AI scam methods: 'voice imitation' and 'face swapping'. 'Voice imitation' can synthesize another person's voice, while 'face swapping' can fabricate images of another person's face. The public is reminded to stay alert and protect their personal information, and to report any suspicious activities promptly. Relevant departments need to strengthen regulatory efforts and severely crack down on such new types of online scams.

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