Hackers Used AI Voice Clones to Attack Wall Street Hedge Funds
ns123abc · x · 2026-08-06
Hackers are leveraging AI voice cloning technology to target major Wall Street hedge funds. The attack involves listening in on calls, cloning a person's voice, tone, and phrasing, and then calling an employee while posing as a coworker to request quick system access.
- Point72: Notified investors that they were hit and are currently reviewing the incident.
- Two Sigma ($75B AUM): Stated they successfully blocked the attack.
- Citadel: Declined to comment.
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