AI-cloned voice used to trick UK energy firm into €220,000 transfer
30 Aug 2019
Fraudsters reportedly used AI to mimic a chief executive’s voice and persuade a UK energy firm to wire €220,000 to a Hungarian account.
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Fraudsters reportedly used AI to mimic a chief executive’s voice and persuade a UK energy firm to wire €220,000 to a Hungarian account.
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