On June 6, a cybersecurity report revealed that over 35 YouTube channels live-streamed a deepfake video of Elon Musk, promising to double crypto deposits. The scammers targeted space enthusiasts eager to watch the SpaceX starship rocket launch.
Cybersecurity experts from Avast Threat Labs revealed on X that scammers hijacked over 35 YouTube pages.
Investigators found that one of the dubious YouTube channels that mimicked the live-streamed SpaceX launch had 2.9 million subscribers but lacked a verification check mark. This was in contrast with the real SpaceX YouTube channel, which boasts 6.65 million subscribers and a verified check mark.
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