Who:
Target: Ferrari executive
Scammer: Impersonating Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna
What:
Incident: Scammer attempted to deceive a Ferrari executive via WhatsApp using a deepfake voice and profile of CEO Benedetto Vigna.
Tactic: The scammer claimed a major acquisition was underway and requested the executive's help, urging discretion and readiness to sign a non-disclosure agreement.
Impact:
Outcome: The executive thwarted the scam by asking a personal question only the real CEO would know, leading the scammer to hang up.
Implications: Highlights the increasing sophistication of AI-powered deepfakes in scams and underscores the importance of using personal security questions or code words to verify identities.
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