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Incident 97113 Rapports
Iranian Hacker Group Cotton Sandstorm Integrating AI into Cyber Influence Operations
2023-05-02
The Iranian state-sponsored group Cotton Sandstorm, linked to the IRGC, has integrated generative AI into cyber influence operations. In December 2023, it launched Operation “For Humanity," using AI-crafted messaging to hijack a U.S.-based IPTV streaming service with propaganda about the Israel-Hamas conflict. The group also engages in election-related reconnaissance, which suggests they used AI-enhanced influence efforts ahead of the 2024 U.S. election.
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Attackers Reportedly Deployed Simulated AI Support Chatbot to Trick Instagram Business Users into Adding Malicious 2FA Login
2025-03-12
A phishing campaign has reportedly been impersonating Meta support using a fake chatbot interface to hijack Instagram Business accounts. Victims received emails claiming ad violations and were directed to a fraudulent site mimicking Meta's support. There, a simulated chatbot instructed users to add the attacker’s Authenticator app as a secure login method, enabling account takeover. It remains unclear whether the chatbot used AI or was human-operated via a bot-like interface. See editor's note.
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Alleged AI-Generated IRS Scam Websites Used to Defraud U.S. Taxpayers
2025-03-14
Scammers have allegedly been using AI-generated imposter websites and phishing emails to impersonate the IRS. They have reportedly been tricking taxpayers into providing personal and financial information. There has been a reported surge in tax-related AI scams leading up to Tax Day 2025, with fraudulent domains mimicking IRS services, along with fake websites, emails, and text messages. The IRS has warned taxpayers to verify official sites and avoid unsolicited links.
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Alleged Deepfake Investment Scam in Spain Defrauds 208 Victims of €19 million ($20.9 million)
2025-04-07
Spanish police arrested six individuals allegedly behind a €19M ($20.9M) global investment scam powered by AI. The operation used deepfake ads featuring national celebrities to deceive victims, many of whom were selected through targeting algorithms. Scammers posed as financial advisors and fake officials, cycling through romance baiting, investment fraud, and recovery scams. AI-generated content amplified trust and engagement.
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