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Kenny Li, the co-founder of Manta Network, recently shared a chilling experience where he narrowly escaped a phishing attempt orchestrated by the notorious Lazarus Group. This cybercriminal syndicate has gained a reputation for using sophisticated social engineering tactics to target individuals in the crypto and tech industries.
Li detailed the harrowing experience in an X post, explaining how the attack began with a seemingly innocuous invitation from a contact on Telegram to join a Zoom call. What appeared to be a routine video conference quickly turned into a dangerous situation when the Zoom interface prompted him for camera access. Although the call seemed normal—complete with visible, legitimate faces on screen—something felt off. Li could hear no audio, despite the team members’ cameras being active. The call then requested that he download a script file to update his Zoom app.
🚨 Just got targeted by Lazarus.
— 🤓Kenny.manta (@superanonymousk) April 17, 2025
A known contact on TG reached out to me to ask for a chat. Scheduled a Zoom call. When I got on the Zoom, it asked me for camera access which I found a bit odd because I have used Zoom many times.
Even crazier, the team members had their…
Recognizing the red flags, Li acted swiftly, exiting the call and contacting the Telegram contact, only to discover that the individual had deleted all messages and blocked him. The malicious link had opened Zoom through Google Chrome, which prompted an update warning. This served as the final clue that he was being targeted by the Lazarus Group.
Could be; I assumed they might’ve been recordings from previous calls where they infected/hacked the other people
— 🤓Kenny.manta (@superanonymousk) April 18, 2025
Li noted that he had been warned about the Lazarus Group’s tactics, which often involve tricking victims into downloading malicious files disguised as legitimate software updates. The group’s ability to show a legitimate company employee during the call raised concerns about how they pulled it off—some speculated the use of deepfake technology or screen recordings from past calls.
Despite the growing awareness of their operations, the Lazarus Group continues to be a formidable threat. With high-profile attacks like the Bybit hack and last year’s $235 million WazirX breach, their evolving tactics and use of advanced technology make them a persistent danger in the crypto space.
Disclaimer: The information in this article is for general purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. The author’s views are personal and may not reflect the views of Chain Affairs. Before making any investment decisions, you should always conduct your own research. Chain Affairs is not responsible for any financial losses.
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