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Image: CarExpert
AutoExec Summary
Scammers attempted to impersonate Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna using deepfake technology to dupe a Ferrari employee into sharing confidential information. The employee grew suspicious during a phone conversation when the scammer couldn’t answer a personal question, leading to an internal investigation. This incident is part of a trend where scammers use deepfake technology to target companies through their executives. Other companies, including a Hong Kong firm, have also fallen victim to similar scams. Tesla CEO Elon Musk faced backlash for sharing a deepfake video of US Vice President Kamala Harris on social media. No confidential information was disclosed in the Ferrari incident.
Brands mentioned: Ferrari, Tesla