Binance CSO: North Korean hackers disguise themselves as job applicants every day, using AI technologies such as voice changers and synthetic videos to forge their identities.

Jimmy Su, CSO (Chief Security Officer) of Binance, revealed that North Korean hackers disguise themselves as job seekers every day to try to infiltrate companies, becoming one of the biggest threats to the crypto industry, especially the Lazarus Group associated with North Korea. According to statistics, North Korean hackers stole $1.34 billion last year and $1.6 billion this year. Hackers use AI technology to forge identities, gain trust through voice changers and deep fake videos, and attack employee devices by contaminating public code bases and fake recruitment links. Binance discards suspicious resumes every day. These resumes usually use specific templates, and applicants often use Japanese or Chinese surnames. With the development of AI technology, these hackers can now disguise themselves as developers from Europe or the Middle East and use voice changers and deep fake technology in video interviews. However, their Internet connection is usually slow, which is a major clue for identification. In addition, Binance will ask applicants during the interview.