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Purportedly AI-Driven Phishing Scam Uses Spoofed Google Call to Attempt Gmail Breach of Security Expert

October 7, 2024

Scammers allegedly used an AI-driven voice to impersonate a Google representative, attempting to steal Gmail account credentials from security expert Sam Mitrovic. The scam employed a spoofed Google phone number and a fabricated email, making the call appear legitimate. Mitrovic noted that the caller's professional demeanor, coupled with AI-generated speech and a seemingly official Google number, could easily deceive unsuspecting users. Such incidents underscore the importance of responsible AI governance and harm prevention in Project Cerebellum's AI incident database. By understanding these AI incidents, we can help implement guardrails for AI and promote trustworthy AI practices.

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Alleged deployer
unknown-scammers
Alleged developer
unknown-voice-cloning-technology-developers, unknown-deepfake-technology-developers
Alleged harmed parties
sam-mitrovic, epistemic-integrity

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