Cybersecurity experts note renewed North Korean campaigns using Zoom video calls, deepfake AI, and hacked Telegram accounts to spread malware among cryptocurrency developers and professionals.
North Korean hackers are again targeting cryptocurrency developers and industry professionals through Zoom video calls, where they use deepfake AI impersonations to trick victims into installing malware. According to security researchers, the attackers compromise Telegram accounts to pose as trusted contacts and deliver malicious software. This renewed campaign highlights the Lazarus Group’s evolving tactics, combining social engineering with advanced AI techniques to breach defenses in the crypto sector.