AI/ML , Government security , Phishing Deepfake incidents targeting US officials rise April 30, 2026 Share By SC Staff Adobe Stock Deepfake technology is increasingly being used to impersonate current US government officials, according to a recent report by Tech Radar. Research from Cybernews indicates a significant rise in deepfake incidents targeting US officials over the past two years, with 156 recorded cases. President Donald Trump was the most targeted individual, appearing in 90 instances, accounting for 58% of all recorded deepfakes. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance also faced a notable number of deepfakes, with 13 and 12 instances respectively. Among Democrats, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was the most targeted with 9 instances, followed by Sen. Amy Klobuchar and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. This trend highlights the strategic use of recognizable figures by scammers to gain attention and deceive victims. The proliferation of deepfakes is particularly concerning as it can be used to spread misinformation, especially with upcoming elections. Experts urge caution when encountering suspicious online content, particularly on unfamiliar websites or those requesting personal information. Source: Tech Radar An In-Depth Guide to AI Get essential knowledge and practical strategies to use AI to better your security program. Learn More SC Staff Related Threat Intelligence India’s cybersecurity watchdog warns of AI-driven cyber threats SC Staff April 30, 2026 CERT-In's advisory details how AI is shifting cybercrime from manual intrusion to automated, large-scale attacks. AI/ML Lookout launches AI visibility and governance for mobile ecosystem SC Staff April 30, 2026 The solution addresses the growing challenge of shadow AI, providing visibility into unauthorized AI activity and agent behavior on mobile devices where traditional security controls may not reach. Application security ‘Copy Fail’ bug can obtain root privileges in Linux distributions since 2017 Steve Zurier April 30, 2026 AI-found Linux flaw enables easy root access, heightening risk across cloud and shared systems. Get daily email updates SC Media's daily must-read of the most current and pressing daily news Business Email By clicking the Subscribe button below, you agree to SC Media Terms of Use and Privacy Policy . Subscribe You can skip this ad in 5 seconds