Incident 806: Criminal Group Uses AI Deepfake Technology to Steal Personal Data in Hangzhou, Zhejiang

Description: 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.

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Alleged: Unknown deepfake detection technology developers developed an AI system deployed by Hu Mouyun , Hu Mouliang , Zhang Mouguo and Wu Mouhao, which harmed Chinese citizens , Zhejiang citizens , Anhui citizens and Guizhou citizens.

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2024-09-14