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Crypto Leader Escapes Phishing Attack Linked to Lazarus Group

4/18/2025

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Kenny Li, co-founder of Manta Network, narrowly escaped a sophisticated phishing attack during a Zoom call on April 17. An impersonator used genuine video footage to trick him into downloading a malicious script. Li urged the crypto community to remain vigilant against suspicious download requests, connecting the incident to the notorious Lazarus Group, infamous for targeting crypto leaders.

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Kenny Li, co-founder of Manta Network, narrowly escaped a sophisticated phishing attack during a Zoom call on April 17. An impersonator used genuine video footage to trick him into downloading a malicious script. Li urged the crypto community to remain vigilant against suspicious download requests, connecting the incident to the notorious Lazarus Group, infamous for targeting crypto leaders.