- Hackers are now using AI to scam crypto users.
- A scammer impersonated Charles Hoskinson to promote a scam.
- Charles Hoskinson offered tips and warned users of rising AI scams.
The advent of AI has revolutionized the world, impacting various industries, including cryptocurrencies, healthcare, music, and, unfortunately, even scams.
While AI has benefited many in the crypto industry, it has also allowed scammers to employ more sophisticated methods to hunt their next victims, such as impersonating crypto influencers on the internet.
This time, hackers are using the AI-generated likeness of Cardano founder Charles Hoskinson to siphon funds from unsuspecting users.
A Growing Threat
On June 4, Cardano Founder Charles Hoskinson warned users about an ongoing scam that came to his attention through an email from one of his followers. In the email, the hacker exploited Hoskinson’s identity to…