Аннотация
The article provides analysis of the increasing menace posed by voice impersonation fraud in the era of digital technology. It emphasizes the progress achieved in DeepFake and Real-Time vocal Cloning (RVC) technologies, which made vocal impersonation not only feasible, but persuasive and easily accessible. The study examines some incidents in which modern technologies were employed for fraudulent purposes, emphasizing the gravity and potential ramifications of the offenses. The paper explores the difficulties encountered in identifying and thwarting voice impersonation fraud, analyzing the most recent advancements in cybersecurity and digital forensics designed to address this problem. The authors highlight the significance of creating strong defense plans and the necessity for continuous study in order to cope with quickly advancing technologies and discuss the ethical and legal consequences of voice impersonation, emphasizing the need for well-defined norms and ethical principles in the utilization of voice synthesis technologies.