North Korean hackers deepfake execs in Zoom call to spread Mac malware

North Korean hackers deepfake execs in Zoom call to spread Mac malware

North Korean advanced persistent threat (APT) 'BlueNoroff' (aka 'Sapphire Sleet' or 'TA444') are using deepfake company executives during fake Zoom calls to trick employees into installing custom malware on their computers.

Ex-Animoca exec loses life savings in Zoom hack tied to Lazarus

Ex-Animoca exec had his crypto wallets drained after downloading a fake Zoom update during a phishing attack linked to North Korean hacking group Lazarus. Mehdi Farooq, an investment partner at Hypersphere and ex-Animoca Brands exec, revealed in a post on…

Hypersphere Partner Loses Life Savings in Zoom Scam

The post Hypersphere Partner Loses Life Savings in Zoom Scam appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Mehdi Farooq, an investment partner at crypto venture capital firm Hypersphere, revealed on Thursday that he lost a significant portion of his life savings in a targeted phishing attack orchestrated through a fake Zoom call. In a post on X, Farooq explained that the attack began with a message on Telegram from Alex Lin, someone he knew. “He wanted t…

North Korean Hackers Deploy Malware Using Weaponized Calendly and Google Meet Links

The North Korean state-sponsored threat actor group, identified as TA444 (also known as BlueNoroff, Sapphire Sleet, and others), has unleashed a sophisticated malware campaign targeting cryptocurrency foundations. This intricate attack, uncovered by Huntress, leverages weaponized Calendly links and deceptive Google Meet invitations to deliver a barrage of malicious payloads, specifically designed for macOS systems. The […] The post North Korean …