North Korean hackers are using fake Zoom and Teams calls to install malware that drains crypto wallets via social engineering. Security researchers say the tactic has already stolen over $300M from victims.

North Korean hackers are using fake Zoom and Teams calls to install malware that drains crypto wallets via social engineering. Security researchers say the tactic has already stolen over $300M from victims.

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