Cryptocurrency analyst Mai Fujimoto lost control of her social media accounts after falling victim to a sophisticated deepfake attack during a video call on June 14, where attackers used AI-generated video to impersonate her friend and trick her into installing malware.
On June 14, cryptocurrency analyst Mai Fujimoto became the victim of a sophisticated deepfake attack that resulted in the compromise of her main X account @missbitcoin_mai. The attack began when her friend's Telegram account was compromised, allowing attackers to initiate a fraudulent video meeting. Fujimoto accepted a Zoom call invitation believing it was from a known contact. During the 10-minute video call, she could see what appeared to be her acquaintance's face generated by AI deepfake technology, but could not hear audio. The impersonator provided a link claiming it would resolve the audio issue and gave step-by-step instructions for adjusting settings. Fujimoto believes malware was installed on her computer during this process. The deepfake technology was so advanced that Fujimoto remained on the call for its entire duration, believing she was speaking with her real friend. She only realized the sophistication of the attack after losing access to her accounts. The attack's success extended beyond the initial X compromise, with hackers gaining access to Fujimoto's Telegram and MetaMask accounts. Fujimoto has expressed concern that her own likeness could now be used in future deepfake attacks.
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Using AI systems to gain a personal advantage over others such as through cheating, fraud, scams, blackmail or targeted manipulation of beliefs or behavior. Examples include AI-facilitated plagiarism for research or education, impersonating a trusted or fake individual for illegitimate financial benefit, or creating humiliating or sexual imagery.
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