The U.S. State Department has issued a global alert after AI-generated impersonators targeted diplomats, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio. 🎭 Tech-savvy scammers used texts, Signal messages, and voicemails to mimic high-ranking officials, attempting to contact foreign ministers, a U.S. senator, and a governor.
While the July 3 cable called the attempts "not very sophisticated," officials warned that AI-powered deception is evolving faster than a TikTok trend. 📈 "We’re taking this seriously to protect our digital diplomacy," said spokesperson Tammy Bruce, highlighting ongoing cybersecurity upgrades.
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This isn’t Hollywood’s latest Mission: Impossible plot—it’s part of a growing wave of AI scams. Earlier this year, similar hoaxes targeted Trump-era officials, proving no one’s immune to these deepfake dangers. 🎧 The FBI has repeatedly flagged "malicious actors" using voice-cloning tech to impersonate leaders.
Though no breaches occurred this time, the State Department is urging embassies worldwide to stay vigilant. 🔍 As one official put it: "In today’s digital age, even your phone’s ‘Hey Siri’ could be a geopolitical risk."
