THORChain Co-Founder Loses $1.35M in Deepfake Scam Linked to North Korean Hackers
A co-founder of THORChain has fallen victim to a sophisticated scam, losing approximately $1.35 million. The attackers used a deepfake Zoom meeting and hacked his Telegram account to gain access to his MetaMask wallet. This incident underscores the persistent threats faced by individuals in the cryptocurrency sector, particularly from organized cybercrime groups.
THORChain Co-Founder Loses $1.35M in Deepfake Scam Linked to North Korean Hackers
A co-founder of THORChain has fallen victim to a sophisticated scam, losing approximately $1.35 million. The attackers used a deepfake Zoom meeting and hacked his Telegram account to gain access to his MetaMask wallet. This incident underscores the persistent threats faced by individuals in the cryptocurrency sector, particularly from organized cybercrime groups.
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