World & BusinessAI messaging scam reportedly costs Intesa $108 million
The Economic Times, citing Corriere della Sera, says a WhatsApp message appearing to come from Intesa Sanpaolo's CEO sought urgent help with an overseas transaction.
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The Economic Times reports that an AI messaging scam cost Intesa $108 million. Citing Corriere della Sera, it says the scheme began in February when then-Fideuram Chairman Paolo Molesini received what appeared to be a WhatsApp message from Intesa Sanpaolo CEO Carlo Messina. The message sought urgent help with an overseas transaction.
AI messaging scam reportedly costs Intesa $108 million
The Economic Times, citing Corriere della Sera, says a WhatsApp message appearing to come from Intesa Sanpaolo's CEO sought urgent help with an overseas transaction.