Users of Japanese English-learning app Duolingo exposed to AI-powered fraud through data vulnerability

Summary

Japan's top English learning app, Abceed, exposed 10TB of user audio data, putting approximately 5 million users at risk of AI-related fraud. The leaked data includes user recordings that could be used for AI voice cloning scams. The incident involves Abceed, a popular language learning app in Japan. The exposure occurred due to misconfigured cloud storage settings. Cybersecurity researchers from Cybernews reported the findings. The consequences include increased vulnerability to financial fraud through deepfake voice scams.