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North Korean hackers use AI

Techradar • February 11, 2026

Mandiant reports UNC1069 using compromised Telegram, fake Zoom calls, and deepfake videos · Victims tricked into installing malware suite including ...

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North Korean Hackers Use AI Deepfakes in Crypto Attacks Google's Mandiant security team reported that North Korean hackers, identified as UNC1069 or 'CryptoCore', are employing AI-generated deepfakes in fraudulent video meetings to target cryptocurrency companies. The investigation revealed a recent intrusion at a fintech firm linked to these sophisticated tactics, which included using a compromised Telegram account for the attack. 20 sources 30

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