The FCC has officially classified the threat group 'Royal Tiger' behind robocall campaigns as Consumer Communications Information Services Threats (C-CISTs) to better combat these scams, which has led to international efforts and partnerships to fight against these harmful activities. 'Royal Tiger' is associated with individuals in multiple countries, including the US, India, the UK, and the UAE, who have been impersonating banks and government agencies in their attempts to defraud consumers. These malicious robocalls not only aim to trick individuals into providing sensitive information but also pose national security threats, as seen in a case where an AI-generated deepfake robocall imitated President Joe Biden
With advancements in AI and voice-cloning technologies, the FCC's move towards official classification is crucial in tackling the increasingly sophisticated tactics used by these bad actors. ```https://www.darkreading.com/vulnerabilities-threats/fcc-deems-royal-tiger-robocall-campaign-a-communications-threat