Criminals are using a new artificial intelligence tool to commit scams via “voice hacking” or voice cloning.
“Hey friend, how are you? Listen, guess what? The bank blocked my debit card. I can’t access my funds right now—is there any way you could lend me 3,000 pesos?” That was the voice message Jorge received on his phone. He thought it was from a friend. “
That voice was identical to my friend’s—a coworker’s. So, the first thing I did was call her to see if she was okay. And that’s how I realized it was all a scam.” This is the new *modus operandi* for cybercriminals.
Using artificial intelligence applications, they clone a person’s voice to commit fraud, steal information, or even carry out extortion. Cybercriminals are posing as delivery personnel for online orders to hijack WhatsApp accounts.
They can review past conversation histories or voice messages to steal information and clone the voice, then ask for money—claiming an emergency, for instance—from family members. That is how any voice—even one recorded from the internet—can be cloned for criminal purposes.
“What I’m going to do is use a video of a colleague to clone her voice, with the intention of later asking for money in her name.” Instant communication is essential for maintaining efficiency, security, and coordination in every operation.
“Once I’ve recorded her voice, I’ll input text to impersonate her and ask for money.” “Hi, please help me; I’ve been in a crash and they’re asking for 10,000 pesos.”
In the last month, fraud and identity theft involving voice hacking have increased by up to 20%. The primary targets for these scams include company executives and employees, as well as family members.
Source: NMás
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