PANews reported on August 13th that Binance CSO (Chief Security Officer) Jimmy Su revealed that North Korean hackers, disguised as job applicants, attempt to infiltrate companies daily, posing as one of the biggest threats to the crypto industry, particularly the North Korea-linked Lazarus Group. 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, using voice changers and deepfake videos to gain trust. They also target employee devices by contaminating public code repositories and posting fake job postings.

Binance discards suspicious resumes daily. These often use specific templates and come from applicants with Japanese or Chinese surnames. Advances in AI technology have enabled these hackers to disguise themselves as developers from Europe or the Middle East and employ voice changers and deepfakes in video interviews. However, their internet connections are often slow, a key indicator of their authenticity. Furthermore, Binance requires applicants to perform actions during interviews to defeat the fakes, though the specific methods are undisclosed.

To prevent internal infiltration, Binance also monitors the behavior of existing employees, such as work hours and output. Employees exhibiting signs of non-stop work could indicate they are members of the Lazarus group. North Korean hackers have also targeted the crypto industry by contaminating public code repositories or fabricating job offers. Su emphasized that these attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated and pose a significant threat to the industry.