Deepfake Scam Uses Bitdefender CEO's Likeness for Fraudulent Investment Scheme in Romania

What happened

A fraudulent online campaign in Romania used AI-generated deepfake videos and audio of Florin Talpeș, CEO of Bitdefender, to promote a fake investment opportunity. Victims were pressured to provide personal data and initial payments. Bitdefender confirmed no involvement and warned users against engaging with the scam.

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