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first_img U.S. Department of Justice: North Korean hackers use deepfake video calls to steal over $400 million in cryptocurrency assets

The U.S. Department of Justice stated on Thursday that North Korean hackers have stolen over $400 million in cryptocurrency assets through a social engineering scheme based on secretly recorded videos and AI deepfakes over the past 18 months, and announced that it has seized the infrastructure supporting this operation. The FBI refers to this method as "FaceStealer," which centers on turning video conference calls into traps: hackers lure targets into meetings using previously stolen accounts from victims, then play pre-recorded footage of trusted contacts to simulate their presence, thereby gaining the target's trust.The group also uses AI to generate deepfake videos of well-known figures in the cryptocurrency and related industries, making the scams more convincing. Once the target lowers their guard, the attackers create false technical issues, such as claiming the other party cannot hear them, and provide a so-called "fix" link that is actually used to implant malware. Afterward, hackers can empty the victim's wallet or exploit their system permissions, sometimes lying in wait for months or even over a year before taking action. The FBI stated that it has seized over 900 segments of camera footage from FaceStealer victims based on federal search warrants.The Department of Justice linked this operation to North Korean-related groups such as Sapphire Sleet, BlueNoroff, and APT38, warning that these hackers are increasingly targeting open-source software developers, seemingly paving the way for supply chain attacks. On the same day, the Department of Justice also reported progress in the Binance theft case, stating that it has obtained court authorization to seize or restrict over $1.2 billion of the approximately $6.4 billion in stolen assets, which is part of the over $2.7 billion that has already been frozen. The FBI attributes this theft to the North Korean group TraderTraitor and claims it is laundering money at a rate of creating a new wallet approximately every 25 seconds. North Korea denies involvement, stating that the FBI's conclusions are a political provocation.

first_img Analyze: The purchase of Montra tokens is a personal decision, and I apologize to the team

Analyze, responsible for the extensive marketing and operational strategies of the Elysium ecosystem token issuance platform Ascend, responded to related doubts about Spinor and the Ascend community. Analyze stated that the plan to purchase tokens from the ecosystem issuance platform Montra was made solely by him, and other team members were not involved in that decision. He mentioned that one or two days before the token launch, he transferred $100,000 to a wallet to establish a position, viewing this as a business arrangement for Ascend, believing that companies often purchase equity in competitors through strategic investments, and purchasing Montra was similar. Analyze stated that the relevant tokens were purchased after the launch, and any market participant could perform similar operations.Analyze also mentioned that after learning about the purchase of Montra tokens, a friend created a FOMO wallet and suggested transferring the tokens to that wallet. He admitted that a large number of comments were handled by him before the release, and he did not stop them, allowing them to continue, calling this practice extremely unprofessional and apologizing for it. Analyze stated that unexpected situations arose on the day of the launch, leading him to make irrational decisions, and he also pushed Tommy to acquire more supply, while Tommy initially expressed opposition. Analyze publicly apologized to Tommy, the rest of the Ascend team, and the community, stating that his decision put all parties in the current situation, and he takes responsibility for it.

first_img Joe Flanagan, co-founder of the on-chain asset management platform Maple, announced his departure and revealed differences in philosophy within the founding team

Joe Flanagan, co-founder of the on-chain asset management platform Maple, announced his decision to leave Maple. He stated that Maple has been the center of his life for the past seven years, and leading and building this company has been his full commitment. His partnership with co-founder Sid Powell has lasted nearly a decade, during which they built a business that he has always been proud of. Over time, their views on strategy, leadership style, and life orientation have gradually diverged, and these differences are no longer beneficial to the team or the business. He believes it is more appropriate for one co-founder to continue leading Maple forward than to allow these differences to persist and widen.Joe Flanagan stated that as a co-founder, he needs to agree with the decisions he has participated in, the direction he asks others to follow, and the choices for which he still needs to be responsible. He mentioned that he can no longer continue to do so with conviction and loyalty to his own values, and therefore chose to leave rather than continue to support a direction he cannot agree with. He will assist with the transition for the remainder of this year and provide support as requested by Sid and the team, after which he will no longer participate in Maple. He also stated that he has not left the industry and is currently formulating his next steps, which he will share more about soon. Maple officially confirmed that Joe Flanagan will step down as chairman and leave the company, describing this as an orderly transition agreed upon by both parties, with the company's direction remaining unchanged; since 2019, he has helped Maple expand its managed assets to $4.8 billion and its loan issuance to $20 billion.

A British criminal planned to steal 2.7 million dollars in cryptocurrency while in prison and was sentenced to 8 years

According to The Block, the High Court of Scotland sentenced Robert Barr to eight years in prison for remotely orchestrating a theft of approximately £2 million (about $2.7 million) in cryptocurrency while serving his sentence in Edinburgh prison. Two accomplices, Iain Doyle and Sean Favier, received sentences of five years and four years, respectively; all three had previously pleaded guilty to involvement in organized serious crime.The court revealed the method of operation: Barr had his accomplices enter the victim's home and asked the homeowner to download the remote control software AnyDesk, which he then used from prison to control the couple's computer, inputting a receiving address he controlled to transfer funds from the victim's wallet. On the evening of April 17, 2024, around 11:30 PM, Favier and Doyle arrived at the couple's residence but were captured on the doorbell camera; the homeowner refused to open the door, and the two were unable to enter, resulting in a failed plan.Judge Lord Cubie described this as "a crime that combines 21st-century computer technology with old-fashioned burglary." On June 25, 2024, police seized Barr's mobile phone and discovered detailed messages directing his two accomplices; the judge noted that Barr had previously served 21 months for cryptocurrency-related fraud but organized crime again while in prison, which constituted "significant aggravating circumstances." If convicted at trial, he should have received a sentence of eight years and ten months. Barr is scheduled to attend a serious crime prevention order hearing on November 17.

Dr. Han, founder of Gate, delivered a keynote speech at the headquarters of the F1 Red Bull Racing team, sharing insights on industry transformation and Gate's strategic layout

On November 9, Gate founder and CEO Dr. Han was invited to the headquarters of the F1 Red Bull Racing team in Milton Keynes, UK, to participate in the "Racing the Future Vol.5" series of events and deliver a keynote speech. During this time, Dr. Han engaged in discussions with F1 Red Bull Racing team CEO and team principal Laurent Mekies, exploring global market expansion, technological innovation, and future cooperation directions.The keynote sharing session was opened by Gate Europe CEO Dr. Giovanni Cunti. Following this, Dr. Han delivered a keynote speech titled "New Rules, New Grid: Be Ready for Crypto's New Era," starting from the changes in F1 regulations to discuss the reshaping of the crypto industry under security risks, tightening regulations, and the rapid development of emerging businesses.In the face of industry changes, Dr. Han shared Gate's three major forward-looking layouts: in terms of security, launching the PoSEC fund security proof to enhance the transparency of fund storage; in terms of compliance, continuously promoting global market layouts, with compliance coverage in 81 jurisdictions; in terms of business, expanding financial services such as Gate Pay and Gate Money to promote the integration of digital assets with traditional finance.As the official sponsor of the F1 Red Bull Racing team and exclusive cryptocurrency trading platform partner, Gate also visited the Red Bull Racing factory to gain an in-depth understanding of its technology research and development and racing engineering system. In the evening, a high-profile networking dinner was held, gathering executives from both sides and invited guests to engage in in-depth discussions on technological innovation, global market expansion, and cross-industry cooperation, further deepening the cooperative relationship between the two parties.Disclaimer: This event is for entertainment and social interaction purposes only and does not constitute any offer, solicitation, or recommendation. UK users are not allowed to use Gate services through Gate.com and can only use services provided by Gate UK. Gate will not promote or provide products or services on Gate.com in restricted areas (including the UK).
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