Crypto scammers deepfake Apple CEO Tim Cook during iPhone 16 livestream
A deepfake of Apple CEO Tim Cook asked viewers to deposit crypto into a wallet address in a bid to pull off the common “double-your-money” scam.
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A deepfake of Apple CEO Tim Cook asked viewers to deposit crypto into a wallet address in a bid to pull off the common “double-your-money” scam.
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