Polygon co -founder warns about fraud mode with the use of AI in video calls

A generative supplantation and a false video call were part of a sophisticated scam attempt that ignited alarms in Polygon

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• Deepfakes imitate executives from Polygon Ventures To deceive Startup founders
• An account of Telegram committed to start attacks
• Weeks ago, ele co -founder of Manta Network reported a similar case
• Sandeep Nailwal warns about not installing software on unexpected calls

The co -founder of Polygon, Sandeep Nailwal, urgently warns the web3 community on scam attempt that involved technology “Deepfake“The objective of the attackers were startup founders related to Polygon Ventures, who were manipulated through false meetings in Zoom with faces generated by artificial intelligence.

The alert was published by Nailwal In his social networks, where he described in detail how the scammers used falsified images of himself, of the Shreyansh Singh investments and an alleged more member of the team. These Deepfakes were shown in video calls without audio, arguing technical problems, while the attackers guided the victims to install malicious software.

Thus the scam operated

It all started when the attackers made access to the account of Telegram of Shreyansh Singh, head of the investment team in Polygon Ventures. From there, they contacted project founders who had previously been in communication with Polygon, appearing to continue investment conversations.

Once confidence was won, the scammers organized a video call for Zoom that simulated proceeding Polygon Upon entering, the victims found a video call without audio but with images of what seemed to be Nailwal, Singh and another member of the team.

During the call, they were asked to download and install an SDK – an alleged development tool – from a link included in the chat. Without knowing it, those who accessed this request committed their systems through a malicious script.

Nailwal emphasized that No one should install files or programs at the request of third parties during an unre requested call. In addition, he recommended using devices separate exclusively for activities related to cryptocurrencies as an additional security measure.

“These attacks become increasingly sophisticated,” Nailwal said. “Please take care of you out.”

The incident highlights the growing use of Deepfake technology as a tool in social engineering attacks. The ability to generate indistinguishable faces and voices with AI is being exploited to manipulate and violate both individuals and organizations.

The modality described by Nailwal resembles a case reported weeks ago, where it was precisely the Manta Network co -founder, Kenny Li, who reported a fairly similar fact. For this incident, There was also a video call with figures known by the manager, although with audio failures, so he was asked to install a file facilitated via link to solve the problems.

In the latter case, Li claimed that these hackers were possibly associated with the Lazarus Groupcriminal organization linked to the Government of North Korea, responsible for high profile attacks.

White: projects in early stages

In the face of this modus operandi, it is possible that the threat is especially oriented towards the founders of startups and projects in its early stages of development, a highly vulnerable segment within the web ecosystem. These actors are usually open to investment proposals, so a communication from Polygon Ventures It may seem legitimate.

The use of previously compromised accounts and the simulation of real scenarios adds a layer of sophistication that hinders fraud detection. Previous trust in relationships with Polygon It becomes, ironically, the weapon used against the victims.

Good practices to prevent this type of attack

Faced with these threats, security experts recommend:

• Never install software during an unexpected call, without external validation.

• Verify the identity of the interlocutors by multiple channels.

• Maintain a separate device for crypto transactions.

• Be attentive to subtle signs such as lack of audio or robotic behavior in video calls.

Polygon He has not yet issued an official statement beyond Nailwal’s statements. However, this case highlights the urgent need to develop threat defense strategies that now also involve emerging technologies such as generative AI.

Written article with the help of an AI content editor, edited by Angel Di Matteo / Diariobitcoin

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