North Korean hackers use fake Zoom and Teams meetings to scan crypto wallets and deploy malware

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North Korean hackers are using fake Zoom and Teams meetings to target users in the crypto industry, according to crypto news. The BlueNoroff group compromises trusted accounts to send meeting links via Calendly, directing users to malicious domains. Once users access these pages, the fake sites scan for crypto wallets and deploy malware based on wallet value. Attackers also deceive users into downloading malware by prompting fake software updates for Windows and macOS. These attacks underscore growing threats in the crypto industry.

Odaily Planet Daily reports: The North Korean hacking group BlueNoroff has been exploiting fake Zoom and Microsoft Teams meetings to analyze cryptocurrency users and deploy malware. The group first compromises accounts of trusted contacts within the crypto industry, then sends seemingly legitimate meeting links via services like Calendly, directing users to counterfeit Zoom and Teams domains. Once users enter the fake meeting page, it scans their browser for wallets and determines whether to proceed with the attack based on wallet value. The fake meeting also prompts users to “update Zoom/Teams” or run commands, which actually download malware compatible with Windows and macOS.

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