North Korean Hackers Use Fake Zoom to Target Crypto Executive

North Korean Hackers Use Fake Zoom to Target Crypto Executive

First seen 10 Feb 2026, 22:20 UTC •Therecord.Media •27.3

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North Korean hackers targeted a cryptocurrency executive through a fake Zoom meeting, employing a ClickFix scam. Mandiant reported the use of two data miners, DEEPBREATH and CHROMEPUSH, in the attack. This incident highlights the ongoing threat posed by state-sponsored cyber actors in the cryptocurrency sector.

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2026-02-10
North Korean hackers targeted crypto exec with fake Zoom meeting
2026-02-10
Mandiant identified DEEPBREATH and CHROMEPUSH data miners

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