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AI Scams Surge: Deepfakes Targeting Job Seekers Amid Tax Season

4/16/2025

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AI technology is becoming a double-edged sword, enabling scams like deepfake job candidates and voice phishing, especially during tax season. In Singapore, former president Halimah Yacob fell victim to a deepfake video that distorted her image. With the deepfake market on the rise, organizations are urged to bolster security, while Asia unites to tackle these emerging threats.

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Story summary

AI technology is becoming a double-edged sword, enabling scams like deepfake job candidates and voice phishing, especially during tax season. In Singapore, former president Halimah Yacob fell victim to a deepfake video that distorted her image. With the deepfake market on the rise, organizations are urged to bolster security, while Asia unites to tackle these emerging threats.