Binance’s CZ Issues Security Alert: North Korean Hackers Exploiting Hiring, Vendors, and Support Tickets

Group 1 - Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) warns that North Korean hackers, particularly the Lazarus Group, are increasingly infiltrating crypto firms using fake resumes and job applications [1][8] - A cybersecurity group, Security Alliance, has profiled 60 impostors linked to North Korean operations, many of whom submitted polished resumes and fabricated work histories to secure roles in crypto companies [2][8] - North Korean hackers have historically relied on phishing and malware attacks to steal billions from exchanges, and their tactics now include embedding operatives within firms to bypass external defenses [3] Group 2 - In 2024 alone, North Korean hackers reportedly looted over $1.3 billion in cryptocurrency, targeting exchanges and cross-chain bridges [5] - Binance reportedly rejects fraudulent resumes daily, and an investigation revealed at least five North Korean operatives using 30 different identities to apply for jobs at crypto startups [6] - CZ urges crypto platforms to enhance recruitment procedures, improve staff training, and share intelligence across the industry to combat these infiltration attempts [6]