Phishing Scams Target Crypto Leaders Through Deceptive Zoom Calls

Crypto leaders, including Manta Network’s Kenny Li, are facing sophisticated phishing scams via Zoom. Li avoided a scam on April 17, but Jake Gallen lost over $100,000 to a similar attack on April 11. Experts are advising caution against unexpected software downloads during calls to protect against these threats.

On April 17, Manta Network’s co-founder, Kenny Li, narrowly escaped a Zoom phishing scam. This incident reflects a growing concern within the cryptocurrency sector, as cybercriminals increasingly target industry leaders. Li recounted how attackers used a video of a familiar individual, aiming to deceive him during a call by requesting a suspicious software download despite the absence of audio.

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