Crypto Influencers Tricked by Deepfake Hackers in Shocking Zoom Scam Attack

Cybercriminals are now using deepfake technology to carry out highly convincing video call scams targeting crypto influencers and professionals. Changpeng Zhao, former CEO of Binance, has warned that even video call verification may no longer be reliable due to advanced AI manipulation.

According to Zhao, deepfake hacking is becoming more dangerous, and users must avoid downloading any software from unofficial sources. His precaution is prompted by a harrowing experience related to the popular Japanese cryptocurrency advocate Mai Fujimoto, who is also called Miss Bitcoin.

As Fujimoto told on a Zoom call about her encounter with a deepfake of her acquaintance, she discovered that her primary X account had been hacked. Towards the end of the call, she clicked a phony link to rectify a sound issue. Little did she know that hackers had already invaded the acquaintance’s Telegram OS account.

She clicked on a link that was sent to her during the call, thinking that it would help solve the sound problem. Nevertheless, this very step resulted in hacking her Telegram and Metamask accounts so that the attackers could see her sensitive data.

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Hackers Use AI to Build Trust Before Launching Targeted Crypto Attacks

Significantly, this is not an isolated event as reports reveal that BlueNoroff, a threat actor linked to North Korea, used similar techniques to target another crypto worker. In this case, the victim spent weeks on Zoom calls with deepfake videos of their own company’s executives.

The attackers used the same tactic by claiming the victim’s microphone was not working properly. They then instructed the employee to install a browser extension, which secretly deployed a keylogger, screen recorder, and crypto-focused information stealer.

These advanced scams are designed to build trust over time and strike when targets are most vulnerable. Cybercriminals are now blending deepfakes with social engineering to bypass traditional safeguards used in the crypto space.

Zhao’s alert highlights the urgency for crypto professionals to rethink how they verify identities online. Relying on video calls for authentication is no longer a safe option when AI can generate lifelike imitations.

As hackers exploit AI to create deepfake personas, even experienced crypto influencers are falling victim. With scams becoming more sophisticated, strong digital hygiene and secure communication channels are now more critical than ever.

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