Criminal Group Uses AI Deepfake Technology to Steal Personal Data in Hangzhou, Zhejiang
A criminal group in China used AI face-swapping technology to bypass face recognition systems on major platforms, steal personal data, and sell it to fraud syndicates. The group generated convincing video simulations from static photos to breach accounts, reportedly earning 200,000 yuan. After an investigation by the Hangzhou Public Security Bureau, four suspects were arrested across the provinces of Anhui, Guizhou, and Zhejiang.
- Date it happened
- 2024-09-13
- Organisation involved
- Zhang Mouguo, Wu Mouhao, Hu Mouyun, Hu Mouliang, Scammers
- Product, system or model
- AI face-swapping technology, Deepfake technology, Multimodal large models, Biometric authentication systems, Facial recognition systems
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