Ferrari CEO impersonated by AI in deepfake scam attempt – report

30 July 2024, 12:59 pm

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Ferrari CEO impersonated by AI in deepfake scam attempt – report
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Ferrari CEO impersonated by AI in deepfake scam attempt – report
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AutoExec Summary
An elaborate scam impersonating Ferrari’s CEO Benedetto Vigna was thwarted by a vigilant executive who noticed discrepancies in the imitated voice. The scammers attempted to trick the executive into signing a Non-Disclosure Agreement for a fake acquisition plan. The voice impersonation was achieved using artificial intelligence technology. The incident serves as a cautionary tale for the automotive industry to be wary of such fraudulent attempts.

Brands mentioned: Ferrari.

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