AI deepfake of Murmansk governor used in scam video calls

Scammers are using AI-generated images of Murmansk Governor Andrey Chibis in video calls to defraud citizens, marking a new local use of deepfake technology. The administration warns of a dangerous fraud type, but details on scale and impact are limited. This highlights growing AI-enabled social engineering threats in Russia.

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