FBI warns of ongoing scam that uses deepfake audio to impersonate government officials

As cyber threats evolve, so do the tactics malicious actors use to deceive. A growing campaign impersonates senior US officials through AI-generated voice messages and text, attempting to trick recipients into clicking on potentially harmful links that could infect devices. Attackers establish connections by asking if communication can continue elsewhere before compromising accounts, with examples like a deepfake Biden voice in New Hampshire and a LastPass employee targeted via a deepfake audio call.