Binance founder: How dangerous are North Korea's hackers in 2025?
- “These North Korean hackers are sophisticated, creative, and patient,” warns Binance founder Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, referring to the professional hackers working for Kim Jong-un. The Lazarus Collective, in particular, repeatedly makes headlines.
- Now they're using new strategies that pose increasing risks for employees, platforms, and even outsourced providers in the crypto space. They're now particularly likely to pose as job applicants.
- “This is how they get their foot in the door. They're particularly interested in positions in development, security, and finance,” the Binance founder explains in an X-post. If they gain access to sensitive systems, they can steal important data.
- Another tactic would be to pose as an employer. During fake interviews, the hackers would claim there was a problem with Zoom and send applicants a link to download an “update.”
- This is malware designed to take control of the victim's device. They often disguise themselves as customers and send links in a customer support request to Binance, Kraken, or other crypto exchanges, which also contain a virus.
- The oldest trick: “You pay/bribe your employees and outsourced providers for access to data.” This recently resulted in an Indian crypto exchange losing over $400 million. Binance itself has high security standards and has frozen assets linked to the North Korean hackers on several occasions.
- Changpeng Zhao therefore advises crypto platforms to exercise extreme caution. The shadow army from Pyongyang recently struck mercilessly in Germany as well. Read more here: “The world's most expensive click: 2,000 Bitcoin stolen in seconds.”
Recommended Video: What's happening now with Bitcoin & Altcoins – Fed decision today!
Sources
- X-Post from Binance founder CZ
Eine Quelle: btc-echo.de
