Deepfake Vitalik Buterin Video Lures Users to Fraud Site

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Deepfake technology misuse in cryptocurrency scams is increasing, with AI creating convincing fake endorsements. Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, became a victim of fraudsters using deepfake technology again. Security analysts at CertiK have released a new video on deepfakes, revealing that Buterin is endorsing a phishing website for draining wallets.[AI generated]

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  1. Security analysts at CertiK have released a new video on deepfakes, revealing that Buterin is endorsing a phishing website for draining wallets.
  2. Deepfake Vitalik Buterin Video Lures Users to Fraud Site.
  3. Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of Ethereum, became a victim of fraudsters using deepfake technology again.
  4. Deepfake technology misuse in cryptocurrency scams is increasing, with AI creating convincing fake endorsements.
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