Experts Uncover Fake Videos of Vitalik Buterin Endorsing Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Wallets
Blockchain security experts at CertiK recently revealed a sophisticated deepfake video where Vitalik Buterin, the renowned co-founder of Ethereum, appears to endorse a phishing site designed to drain wallets.
This occurrence is not isolated. Cybercriminals have repeatedly leveraged Buterin's stature to further their deceptive agendas. For instance, in September, a significant scam went viral featuring a deepfake video of Buterin promoting a bogus meme token.
Deepfakes, intricate digital fabrications that utilize AI to produce counterfeit videos or audio of well-known figures for deceptive endorsements or misinformation, are gradually becoming more prevalent in the cryptocurrency sector.
In a notable event earlier this year, attackers hijacked various YouTube channels to disseminate deepfake content of Michael Saylor,
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