Ferrari CEO impersonated by AI in deepfake scam attempt – report

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.