According to HackRead, North Korean state-sponsored agents from the Famous Chollima APT group are using real-time AI deepfakes to apply for software engineering positions at cryptocurrency and Web3 companies.
The Famous Chollima APT group, a division of the Lazarus group, has been identified attempting to infiltrate Western companies by stealing identities and using AI-powered facial filters during video interviews to conceal their true appearance. In a recent incident, operatives impersonated Mexican engineers in interviews for senior software engineer positions at a cryptocurrency company, with the deepfake technology showing signs of failure.
The sophisticated use of AI deepfakes by North Korean hackers presents a significant cybersecurity threat to the industry, emphasizing the importance of rigorous background checks and verification processes for remote hiring. This incident underscores the necessity for companies in sectors like crypto, Web3, and fintech to bolster security measures to thwart corporate espionage and fund acquisition attempts by threat actors.
Source: HackRead
The Famous Chollima APT group, a division of the Lazarus group, has been identified attempting to infiltrate Western companies by stealing identities and using AI-powered facial filters during video interviews to conceal their true appearance. In a recent incident, operatives impersonated Mexican engineers in interviews for senior software engineer positions at a cryptocurrency company, with the deepfake technology showing signs of failure.
The sophisticated use of AI deepfakes by North Korean hackers presents a significant cybersecurity threat to the industry, emphasizing the importance of rigorous background checks and verification processes for remote hiring. This incident underscores the necessity for companies in sectors like crypto, Web3, and fintech to bolster security measures to thwart corporate espionage and fund acquisition attempts by threat actors.
Source: HackRead
