Case kuwait-cbk-nbk-deepfake-warningDeepfake fraudKW
NBK warns of deepfake investment ads under Central Bank of Kuwait Let's Be Aware campaign
National Bank of Kuwait, under the Central Bank of Kuwait's Let's Be Aware campaign, warned that deepfake videos making trusted figures appear to endorse investments or trading platforms were used to steal money.
LowAttack using AIStatus: OngoingVerified case file
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- Reported
- Jan 8, 2026
- Location
- KW
- Target
- Kuwaiti bank customers
- Severity
- Low
- Triggered by
- Unknown
- Actor type
- Criminal
- Reported loss
- None reported
- CVE
- None
What happened
National Bank of Kuwait, under the Central Bank of Kuwait's Let's Be Aware campaign, warned that deepfake videos making trusted figures appear to endorse investments or trading platforms were used to steal money.
Impact: No specific incidents or losses published.
Who triggered it
Actor: Unknown
Attribution: Unknown.
Motive: Investment fraud and credential theft.
How it happened
Attack vector: Social media ads with AI-altered video or audio of well-known figures promoting fake trading platforms.
Root cause: Unverified financial advertising on social platforms.
Timeline
- Central Bank of Kuwait runs Let's Be Aware anti-fraud campaign with local banks
- NBK publishes deepfake investment ad warning
Response
Awareness campaign by central bank, banks and Kuwait Banking Association.
Current status: Ongoing
Sources (open in a new tab)
- Kuwait Times kuwaittimes.com
- Al Jarida aljarida.com
Cite this case
NBK warns of deepfake investment ads under Central Bank of Kuwait Let's Be Aware campaign. AI Threat Watch, case kuwait-cbk-nbk-deepfake-warning, Jan 8, 2026. https://aithreat.io/cases/kuwait-cbk-nbk-deepfake-warning/
Permanent link: https://aithreat.io/cases/kuwait-cbk-nbk-deepfake-warning/