An unknown fraudster has impersonated Marco Rubio, the US Secretary of State, using artificial intelligence to contact at least five senior officials. The impersonator sent fake voice messages and texts that mimicked Rubio's voice and writing style. Targets included three foreign ministers, a US governor, and a member of Congress. The State Department's cable revealed that the impersonator aimed to gain access to information from these officials. The incident highlights the rising threat posed by AI impersonators within government agencies. The State Department is investigating while working to enhance cybersecurity measures.
An unknown fraudster has successfully impersonated US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, utilizing artificial intelligence to send deceptive messages to high-ranking officials.
The impersonator has left voicemails and sent messages using Rubio's voice on platforms like Signal, targeting senior officials including foreign ministers.
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