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AI scammers impersonate CEO and steal millions from Italian bank

AI scammers impersonate CEO and steal millions from Italian bank

In February, scammers stole 95 million euros from the Italian bank Intesa Sanpaolo by using artificial intelligence to impersonate senior executives. While authorities have recovered more than half of the funds, approximately 36 million euros remains missing.

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