Phishing Attack Targets Manta Co-Founder

Lazarus Group Allegedly Targets Crypto Executives with Zoom Phishing

• Kenny Li, co-founder of Manta Network, reported a phishing attempt via a Zoom call.
• The attack involved fake Zoom calls using familiar faces and requests to download malware.
• North Korea’s Lazarus Group is linked to the $1.4 billion Bybit hack in February.
• Security experts warn of similar tactics involving deepfakes and social engineering.
• Lazarus operates alongside subgroups like AppleJeus and APT38, targeting crypto industries.

Kenny Li experienced a sophisticated phishing attempt involving familiar faces on Zoom, which he suspects could be linked to North Korea’s Lazarus Group. The group is known for large-scale crypto hacks, including the $1.4 billion Bybit incident.