Scammers used a deepfake of Apple CEO Tim Cook to fake cryptocurrency giveaways.
High-profile figures like Elon Musk have also been targeted by deepfake scams recently.
Crypto scammers struck again during Apple’s highly anticipated iPhone 16 launch, using a deep fake of Apple CEO Tim Cook to deceive viewers. The fraudulent livestreams appeared on YouTube, promising fake cryptocurrency giveaways under the guise of official Apple promotions. The scam involved altered videos of Cook, who appeared to endorse the giveaways during the live event. This incident marks a concerning escalation in the use of deep fake technology for financial fraud.
The scammers targeted the iPhone 16 launch, knowing the event would draw millions of viewers. By impersonating Apple CEO Tim Cook, they aimed to lend credibility to their fake giveaways. The fraudulent streams tricked many viewers into believing that they could receive free cryptocurrency by sending their digital assets to a specific wa
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