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Security Company: North Korean Hackers' Fake Zoom Software Attacks Have Become Daily Threat, Stealing Over $300 Million in Assets
Summary: According to reports, the cybersecurity non-profit organization Security Alliance has warned that they are currently detecting multiple scam attempts by North Korean hackers every day, with these attacks luring victims through fake Zoom meetings. The scam involves enticing victims to download malicious software during a fake Zoom call, leading to the theft of sensitive information ...
According to reports, the cybersecurity non-profit organization Security Alliance has warned that they are currently detecting multiple scam attempts by North Korean hackers every day, with these attacks luring victims through fake Zoom meetings.
The scam involves enticing victims to download malicious software during a fake Zoom call, leading to the theft of sensitive information including passwords and private keys. Security researcher Taylor Monahan has cautioned that this tactic has taken over $300 million in assets from users.
The scam typically begins with a message from a Telegram account, often belonging to someone the victim knows. Due to the familiar identity, victims let their guard down. The conversation then naturally transitions to an invitation to catch up via Zoom. Once the call starts, the hackers pretend to encounter audio issues and send a so-called patch file. When the victim opens the file, their device is infected with malware. The hackers then end the fake call under the pretext of rescheduling for another day.
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