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Russian pranksters deceive Greek National Security Advisor Thanos Dokos in hybrid attack.

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Russian pranksters have publicized a conversation with Thanos Dokos, the Greek National Security Advisor, claiming it was a hybrid attack.
Dokos stated he was misled by what appeared to be a legitimate conversation with a Ukrainian counterpart, having believed there were proper credentials.
Government sources in Greece characterized the incident as a sophisticated hybrid operation utilizing advanced artificial intelligence technology.
The pranksters, known as Vovan and Lexus, have previously targeted various international figures and are alleged to operate with some ties to Russian intelligence.
The political opposition in Greece is calling for Dokos' removal, increasing pressure on the government amid concerns over security protocols.

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Greek National Security Advisor Thanos Dokos was recently targeted in a hybrid disinformation attack by Russian pranksters Vovan and Lexus, who used deepfake technology to impersonate him as a Ukrainian counterpart. Dokos claimed that he believed he was interacting with the Ukrainian National Security Advisor, citing appropriate credentials during the conversation. He stated that he was deceived after seeing the individual "live," and upon reflection, identified that some questions raised during the interaction could have been suspicious.

The Greek government views this incident as a deliberate attempt to undermine its authority and create political instability. Sources within the government described it as a sophisticated operation combining advanced artificial intelligence with breaches of security protocols. Following the revelation, the political opposition, particularly the PASOK party, has called for Dokos' resignation, asserting that the government is attempting to downplay the situation to protect him.

Vovan and Lexus have a history of pranking prominent global figures, making their latest target notable among their past instances, which reportedly include various leaders from Western nations. The incident has heightened scrutiny on the robustness of Greek security measures and prompted claims that the pranksters may operate as tools of Russian intelligence, although they assert that they do not work on behalf of the Kremlin.

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