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Incident summary from the AI Incident Database, used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Phishers Allegedly Using AI-Generated Video of YouTube CEO Neal Mohan to Target Creators
Scammers are reportedly using an AI-generated deepfake of YouTube CEO Neal Mohan to steal user credentials. The fake video announces false changes to YouTube’s monetization policy, and it then tricks creators into clicking malicious links or downloading malware. The scam spreads through private videos and emails from a fake YouTube address. It exploits platform features to appear legitimate. Victims risk losing account access or exposing sensitive data.
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