Manta founder details attempted Zoom hack by Lazarus that used very real ‘legit faces’

North Korean Hackers Linked To Zoom Breach

The Web3 and cybersecurity communities are facing attacks from North Korea state-sponsored hackers. These hackers have been connected to a sophisticated cyberattack aimed at a top executive of Manta Network, a well-known privacy-oriented blockchain platform.  The attack happened during a regular Zoom conference, underscoring the growing weaknesses in remote communication tools. The Mission of the Hacker Sources familiar with the incident said th…

Lazarus Group Targets Crypto Leaders with Deepfake Zoom Attacks

North Korea’s Lazarus Group used deepfakes and phishing via Zoom to target Manta Network’s co-founder. Their evolving tactics put all crypto holders at risk.

A phishing attack through Zoom, supposedly orchestrated by the Lazarus Group, was thwarted by the co-founder of Manta Network, who alerted about a new and sophisticated form of scam directed at the crypt ecosystem. *** The attack simulated a legitimate video call with known faces, but no audio. They requested the download of a malicious script under the pretext of an update. Kenny Li suspects the North Korean hacker group of the Lazarus Group. A…

From 13,332 to 9,400 Bitcoin in 27 Days: Lazarus Group Relocates 3,932 BTC

The post From 13,332 to 9,400 Bitcoin in 27 Days: Lazarus Group Relocates 3,932 BTC appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. According to onchain analytics from Arkham Intelligence, in the past 27 days, North Korea’s hacking arm Lazarus Group, has orchestrated the transfer of 3,932 BTC, valued at $331.99 million. Even after dispatching such a considerable portion, the remaining cache still cements North Korea’s standing as the third-largest nation-s…

Phishing Scam Targets Crypto Leaders Via Fake Zoom Calls And Downloads Trap

Manta Network’s co-founder, Kenny Li, narrowly avoided a Zoom phishing scam on April 17. Jake Gallen suffered a loss of over $100K in assets after falling victim to a similar Zoom phishing attack on April 11. Li advises crypto leaders to avoid unexpected downloads or software updates during video calls to protect against such attacks. Crypto industry insiders are increasingly becoming the target of sophisticated cyber scams, including phishing s…

Lazarus Group Attacks Manta Network Co-Founder Over Zoom - The Cryptocurrency Post

TL;DR Kenny Li, co-founder of Manta Network, revealed an elaborate phishing attempt executed through a fake Zoom call. The attackers, linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group, used video footage of his real team to gain trust. Li recognized the warning signs and exited the call just in time, urging the crypto community to remain vigilant against these evolving threats. On April 17, Kenny Li, co-founder of Manta Network, shared on X a chilling acco…