Israel’s National Cyber Directorate issued a public warning Sunday after fake videos circulated online appearing to show Rishon LeTzion and Chief Rabbi of Israel Rav Dovid Yosef endorsing a medical product.

According to the cyber authorities, the videos are fraudulent and were created using deepfake technology. Officials stressed that Rav Yosef has absolutely no connection to either the video or the product being promoted through it.

The fabricated clips have reportedly been spreading widely across social media platforms in recent hours and direct viewers to a fraudulent website designed to steal personal information and payment details from unsuspecting users.

The National Cyber Directorate warned the public to exercise caution when encountering videos featuring well-known public figures and urged users to verify the authenticity of such content before responding to it.

Officials also cautioned the public not to click on links appearing in the videos themselves, in comment sections, or in accompanying messages connected to the posts.

In addition, the directorate advised consumers to confirm that any medical product they are considering purchasing appears on an official and recognized website before providing any information.

Authorities further warned people not to submit personal information or credit card details on unfamiliar websites.

The cyber agency urged the public that in cases of uncertainty, individuals should stop and verify the information through official sources before taking any action.

{Matzav.com}