The Trader Harbor
  • Business
  • Politics
  • World News
  • Stocks
  • Business
  • Politics
  • World News
  • Stocks

The Trader Harbor

Politics

State Department investigating Rubio AI impersonator who contacted US, foreign officials

by admin July 9, 2025
July 9, 2025
State Department investigating Rubio AI impersonator who contacted US, foreign officials

The State Department is investigating an impostor who reportedly pretended to be Secretary of State Marco Rubio with the help of AI. 

The mystery individual posing as one of President Donald Trump’s Cabinet members reached out to foreign ministers, a U.S. governor and a member of Congress with AI-assisted voice and text messages that mimicked Rubio’s voice and writing style, the Washington Post reported, citing a senior U.S. official and State Department cable. 

‘The State Department, of course, is aware of this incident and is currently monitoring and addressing the matter. The department takes seriously its responsibility to safeguard its information and continuously take steps to improve the department’s cybersecurity posture to prevent future incidents. For security reasons, we do not have any further details to provide at this time,’ State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Tuesday. 

When asked by Fox News about Rubio’s reaction to being impersonated, she said, ‘We’re not at a point here where I will discuss or portray what actions are being taken or his reaction.’ 

‘The secretary… is very transparent, quite transparent, and he’s direct with everyone. I think that any description of his reaction, of course, belongs to him. And I would suspect that at some point we’ll have that for you,’ Bruce added. 

She also said that ‘We live in a technological age that we are well enmeshed in.’ 

It’s unclear who is using AI to impersonate Rubio, but it’s suspected they are doing so in an attempt to manipulate government officials ‘with the goal of gaining access to information or accounts,’ the State Department cable said, according to the Washington Post. 

The cable reportedly said the impersonation act started in mid-June when someone created a Signal account with the display name Marco.Rubio@state.gov — which isn’t Rubio’s actual email address. 

The July 3 cable reportedly added that the fake Rubio ‘contacted at least five non-Department individuals, including three foreign ministers, a U.S. governor, and a U.S. member of Congress.’ 

‘The actor left voicemails on Signal for at least two targeted individuals and in one instance, sent a text message inviting the individual to communicate on Signal,’ the Washington Post also cited the cable as saying. 

The impersonation attempt ultimately was unsuccessful and ‘not very sophisticated,’ a senior U.S. official told The Associated Press.

Fox News’ Nick Kalman contributed to this report.  

This post appeared first on FOX NEWS

0
FacebookTwitterGoogle +Pinterest
previous post
DOJ lands legal victory as federal judge allows $800M in grants to be clawed back
next post
GREGG JARRETT: CIA report makes it clear Trump was framed

Related Posts

Biden exiting race but serving out term would...

July 10, 2024

Sandra Lee shares breaking point in split from...

August 7, 2024

Lawmakers react to stopgap funding and averting government...

December 22, 2024

Mexicans go to the polls amid record violence...

June 2, 2024

Ohio Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown urges Biden to...

July 20, 2024

2024 Cash Dash: Harris nearly triples Trump’s fundraising...

September 6, 2024

Trump says abortion should be decided by the...

April 9, 2024

White House urges Iran to accept nuclear deal...

June 1, 2025

Trump to tap new national security advisor in...

May 5, 2025

White House rejects ‘blank checks’ for Ukraine, presses...

August 20, 2025

    Stay updated with the latest news, exclusive offers, and special promotions. Sign up now and be the first to know! As a member, you'll receive curated content, insider tips, and invitations to exclusive events. Don't miss out on being part of something special.


    By opting in you agree to receive emails from us and our affiliates. Your information is secure and your privacy is protected.

    Latest

    • Group accused of using fake accounts to buy tickets to Taylor Swift and Springsteen shows

      August 20, 2025
    • Best Buy launches third-party marketplace as it looks for sales drivers

      August 20, 2025
    • Apple just landed a key win for the global encryption fight

      August 20, 2025
    • The Real Drivers of This Market: AI, Semis & Robotics

      August 20, 2025
    • S&P 500 Breaking Out Again: What This Means for Your Portfolio

      August 20, 2025
    • ‘President of peace’: Trump tapped for Nobel Prize amid talks to end Russia-Ukraine war

      August 20, 2025

    Categories

    • Business (1,349)
    • Politics (4,281)
    • Stocks (1,597)
    • Uncategorized (45)
    • World News (1,342)
    • About us
    • Contact us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Disclaimer: TheTraderHarbor, its managers, its employees, and assigns (collectively “The Company”) do not make any guarantee or warranty about what is advertised above. Information provided by this website is for research purposes only and should not be considered as personalized financial advice. The Company is not affiliated with, nor does it receive compensation from, any specific security. The Company is not registered or licensed by any governing body in any jurisdiction to give investing advice or provide investment recommendation. Any investments recommended here should be taken into consideration only after consulting with your investment advisor and after reviewing the prospectus or financial statements of the company.

    Copyright © 2025 thetraderharbor.com | All Rights Reserved