A YouTube Live deepfake of Elon Musk promoted a cryptocurrency scam, attracting over 30,000 viewers.
A YouTube Live broadcast featuring a deepfake of Elon Musk was used to promote a cryptocurrency scam, attracting over 30,000 viewers. The five-hour stream, which resembled a Tesla event, urged viewers to deposit Bitcoin, Ethereum, or Dogecoin on a specific website for a promised giveaway. The account, @elon.teslastream, had an Official Artist Channel verification badge, suggesting a potential account hack. YouTube removed both the video and channel after being alerted by Engadget.
June 23, 2024
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