Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, became a victim of fraudsters using deepfake technology again. Security analysts at CertiK have released a new video on deepfakes, revealing that Buterin is endorsing a phishing website for draining wallets. This is yet another episode in the dangerous trend whereby increasingly credible digital fakes are used to manipulate the reputations of high-profile individuals in cryptocurrency.
Vitalik Buterin Fake Endorsements Threaten Crypto Security
The misuse of deepfake technology has been on a slow yet alarming increase within the crypto community. These advanced digital forgeries employ artificial intelligence to create highly convincing fake videos or audio recordings, often featuring famous personalities to endorse scams or spread misinformation. The recent disclosure by CertiK serves as a stark reminder of the evolving sophistication of cyber threats targeting cryptocurrency users and investors.
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