Impersonation Attack: Cybercriminals Impersonates AUC Head Using AI

Online fraudsters, in another shocking case, have used AI technology to pose as Moussa Faki Mahamat, the chairman of the African Union Commission. This bold cybercrime revealed gaps in the African Union (AU) leadership’s communication channels as imposters successfully mimicked Faki’s voice, held video conferences with European leaders, and even set up meetings under false pretence.

About the African Union Commission and its Leadership

The African Union Commission (AUC) is an executive and administrative body, functioning as the secretariat of the African Union (AU). It plays a crucial role in coordinating AU operations and communicating with foreign partners, much like the European Commission does inside the European Union.

The chairperson of the AUC, Moussa Faki Mahamat, often holds formal meetings with global leaders through a “note verbal.” The AU leadership regularly schedules meetings with representatives of other nations or international organizations using these diplomatic notes.

However, now the routine meetings are unfortunately disrupted due the cybercrime activities revolving around AI. The cybercriminals apparently successfully impersonated Mahamat, conducting meetings under his guise. The imitation, which went so far as to mimic Faki’s voice, alarmed leaders in Europe and the AUC.

About the Impersonation Attack

The cybercriminal further copied the email addresses, disguised as AUC’s deputy chief of staff of the AUC in order to set up

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