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Reported AI-Generated Video Call Impersonation of Cryptocurrency Analyst Leads to Alleged Malware Installation and Account Theft

June 19, 2025

Cryptocurrency analyst Mai Fujimoto reported a distressing incident where she lost access to her X, Telegram, and MetaMask accounts. This was allegedly due to a video call with an impersonator using deepfake technology disguised as a trusted contact on Zoom. The attacker, appearing as the acquaintance, instructed Fujimoto to install software under false pretenses, potentially enabling malware installation. Binance founder Changpeng Zhao underscored the vulnerabilities of such attacks that undermine the reliability of video call verification. This incident highlights the importance of trustworthy AI and AI governance in preventing such harm. To contribute to safe and secure AI practices, JOIN US.

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Alleged deployer
unknown-scammers, unknown-scammer-impersonating-acquaintance-of-mai-fujimoto
Alleged developer
unknown-deepfake-technology-developers, unknown-voice-cloning-technology-developers
Alleged harmed parties
unnamed-acquaintance-of-mai-fujimoto, mai-fujimoto, general-public

Source

Data from the AI Incident Database (AIID). Cite this incident: https://incidentdatabase.ai/cite/1111

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