Crypto Exec Targeted by Lazarus Group in Zoom Scheme! Get Ready for the Cyber Chaos
In an uncanny twist of fate, Kenny Li, the co-founder of Manta Network, found himself tangled in the web of a Zoom phishing attack, the work of none other than the infamous Lazarus group. The fateful day? April 17, 2025—another reminder that cyber miscreants are alive and well in the crypto space, preying on the unwary.
🚨 Just got a surprise visit from Lazarus.
A familiar face from Telegram reached out for a chat. I scheduled a Zoom call. As I joined, the request for camera access felt a little… off. I’ve been on Zoom more times than I can count. What was going on?
And wait for it—when the meeting started, everyone’s cameras were on, but no one said a word. Bizarre, right? 🤨
— 🤓Kenny.manta (@superanonymousk) April 17, 2025
Li recounted his harrowing tale on X (formerly Twitter), where he explained that the request to meet came from someone he knew. He thought it was a regular call, with cameras rolling and no red flags—until it all went sideways. The call was silent, and then came the suspicious request to download a “Zoom update.” Trusting his gut, Li suggested switching platforms, but the impersonator wasn’t having it. With the finesse of a ninja, the scammer blocked him and vanished, deleting every trace of their existence.
Just a heads up—if you’re not careful, you could sail through this whole thing without even blinking.
I’ve got a feeling this could be linked to those DeFi hacks popping up recently. Stay sharp. 🧐
— 🤓Kenny.manta (@superanonymousk) April 18, 2025
Further digging revealed that the person whose identity had been hijacked by the Lazarus group was also a victim of the hackers. The notorious group, famous for their cyber mayhem, had struck once again.
This particular phishing scheme, though not groundbreaking, was eerily effective. Cybersecurity guru Nick Bax had previously issued a warning in March about similar Zoom scams, where the victim is tricked into downloading malware after being told they can’t hear the other participants. It’s like the perfect trap—slick, subtle, and utterly frustrating.
Li’s ordeal isn’t an isolated case. Other crypto founders, like Giulio Xiloyannis of Mon Protocol, have shared their own stories of impersonators lurking in the shadows, while David Zhang from Stably narrowly dodged a bullet after noticing some funky behavior on a Google Meet call.
So here’s your takeaway: the next time you’re about to click on a Zoom link or download some mysterious update, pause for a second and ask yourself—what’s really going on here? With Lazarus lurking, and their methods constantly evolving, it’s more important than ever to stay vigilant. Because, as always, the hackers are one step ahead.
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2025-04-18 14:19