National Bank of Romania Warns Consumers of Deepfake Videos – PYMNTS.com
Governor of the Central Bank of Romania, Mughul Isarescufound themselves unknowingly involved in false financial recommendations after being targeted by a deepfake video. According to Bloomberg, the video used Isarescu’s image and voice and depicted him promoting fraudulent investments. report Monday (February 5th). The incident raises concerns about the rise in deepfake attacks that use […]
Dancing bears festival lives on as a unique tradition in Romania
Comanesti, a small industrial town in northeastern Romania, attracts tourists from all over the world during the winter holiday season. The annual Dancing Bear Festival in Comanesti is based on a millennia-old tradition in the Moldavian region and includes participants dressed in bearskins. The festival begins before Christmas and culminates with a finale on December […]