Thu Sep 26 12:27:58 UTC 2024: ## Senator Falls Victim to Deep Fake Video Call Impersonating Ukrainian Foreign Minister
**Washington, D.C.** – A deep fake video call impersonating Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba successfully tricked Democratic Senator Benjamin Cardin into a conversation, prompting a security alert for other members of Congress.
The incident, which is currently under investigation by the FBI, involved the imposter contacting Cardin via email, posing as the minister and requesting a private conversation. When Cardin joined the video call, the conversation initially appeared normal but quickly became suspicious.
The imposter, according to sources, began asking Cardin pointed foreign policy questions, including whether he supported the use of long-range missiles against Russia. The questions were designed to elicit politically charged responses from the senator, particularly in the context of the upcoming election.
Recognizing the deception, Cardin immediately ended the call and notified authorities. The Senate security office subsequently issued an alert to all members of Congress, warning of the potential for similar schemes.
The incident highlights the growing danger of deep fake technology in political manipulation and underscores the importance of increased security measures against such threats.
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