WF-33GGXC
LinkedIn Used by Foreign Spies with AI-Generated Photos to Target US Officials
Foreign intelligence operations created fake LinkedIn profiles with AI-generated photos to connect with US politicians, lobbyists, and government officials. The fake accounts, such as 'Katie Jones,' sent connection requests to gain credibility and access. LinkedIn removed the account after being contacted by the Associated Press, but the platform remains vulnerable to such espionage tactics.
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