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Crime The FBI is issuing an urgent warning to the public about an ongoing malicious campaign targeting individuals through text and voice messages. Since April 2025, cybercriminals have been impersonating senior U.S. officials in an effort to gain access to personal and official accounts. Many of the victims so far have been current or former high-ranking U.S. federal or state officials. The malicious actors are using a combination of “smishing” (text message phishing) and “vishing” (voice phishing), including AI-generated voice messages, to deceive their targets. If you receive a message claiming to be from a senior U.S. official, do not assume its authenticity. How the Scam Operates These cybercriminals first establish contact with the target by sending SMS or voice messages, often pretending to be a trusted figure in the government. They often include a malicious link disguised as a way to switch to a different messaging platform. Once clicked, these links can lead to phishing websites or malware designed to steal login credentials and other sensitive data. Smishing and vishing are common tactics used to extract confidential information. While smishing typically involves sending fraudulent SMS or MMS text messages, vishing uses voice messages to impersonate well-known figures. These attacks rely on social engineering to trick individuals into revealing personal information. Phishing Techniques in Detail The use of smishing, vishing, and spear phishing allows these actors to transition their targets to secondary platforms where they can introduce malware or gain access to sensitive information. For example, smishing often uses software to create fake phone numbers to engage victims, while vishing employs AI-generated voices to sound like public figures or personal contacts. These tactics make the scams harder to detect and more convincing. Spotting Suspicious Messages: Tips for Identifying Fraud Here are some helpful strategies to identify suspicious messages and protect…

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