ME News reports that on August 6 (UTC+8), hackers recently launched a series of sophisticated cyberattacks against several major hedge funds on Wall Street, targeting firms including Two Sigma, Citadel, Point72, and certain private equity companies. The attackers primarily employed voice phishing, using AI to mimic voices over phone calls to trick employees into revealing sensitive information or granting access. Point72 has informed investors of the attack; preliminary indications suggest customer data was not compromised, and the company is still reviewing the situation. Two Sigma stated that it successfully blocked the attack, with no impact on its data or systems. (Source: Foresight News)
AI voice phishing attacks target major hedge funds, including Two Sigma and Citadel.
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AI voice phishing attacks have targeted major hedge funds including Two Sigma, Citadel, and Point72, according to AI and crypto news sources. Hackers used AI to mimic voices and steal sensitive data. Point72 stated that client information appears secure, while Two Sigma reported no impact. On-chain news platforms are closely monitoring the incident as firms review their security protocols.
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