Alert! New Method of North Korean Hackers Targeting Crypto Employees on LinkedIn

Bittime - Cybersecurity company Slow Mist issued a warning regarding a phishing operation targeting professionals in the crypto industry. This warning was conveyed by 23pds, Slow Mist's Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), via a post on social media.

According to previous reports, the Lazarus hacking group, which is thought to originate from North Korea, has been contacting targets in the crypto industry via LinkedIn. They launched a phishing attack by posing as representatives of Fenbushi Capital, a well-known crypto asset investment company.

Attacks Under the Guise of Investments and Conferences

Source:@im23pds/X

These hackers sent messages to crypto professionals via LinkedIn, offering fake investment opportunities or conference invitations. The message may contain malicious links or attached files embedded with malware.

If clicked, the link or file can infiltrate a victim's device and steal sensitive data, such as login credentials or financial information.

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Similar Modus Operandi

It is worth noting that the trick of impersonating a well-known company or organization is often used in phishing attacks. Previously, the Lazarus group was also reported to have carried out similar attacks by posing as other companies to target targets in different industries.

Be alert and careful

Professionals working in the crypto industry, or anyone active on LinkedIn, are urged to be wary of suspicious messages. Here are some tips to avoid becoming a victim of phishing:

• Don't easily believe messages that offer suspicious investments or opportunities.
• Verify the identity of the message sender through a trusted source.
• Never click on links or open attached files from unknown senders.
• Don't enter personal or financial information into suspicious online forms.
• Use updated antivirus and anti-malware software.

With vigilance and caution, we can protect ourselves from phishing attacks and data theft attempts.

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