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Group-IB warns Gulf investors about deepfake scams
Group-IB warns investors in the Gulf region about scam attempts using deepfake videos and WhatsApp groups. The company explains that cybercrime gangs rely on two main models: the first, "GoldBull," promotes artificially manipulated stock shares that caused a 12.4% rise in the stock price before crashing, leading investors to lose about 42.4% of their investments; the second, "CoinLure," operates a network of over 200 fake platforms for cryptocurrency investment, offering high returns and demanding victims pay fake fees and taxes when withdrawing their funds. The company emphasizes that heavy reliance on WhatsApp in Gulf markets facilitates the spread of these schemes, especially given the increasing trading of cryptocurrencies in the region. Group-IB urges investors to be cautious of any investment offers promoted via messaging apps and highlights the importance of monitoring public figures and institutions to prevent their images or brands from being exploited with AI deepfakes.
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