#BinanceSquare Zoom Security Concerns Arise After Crypto Theft Incident

According to Cointelegraph, the CEO of Emblem Vault, Jake Gallen, has issued a warning to users of the video conferencing platform Zoom following a significant security breach. Gallen, who is also a podcaster and NFT collector, reported that a cybercriminal known as “ELUSIVE COMET” stole over $100,000 worth of his personal digital assets, including Bitcoin and Ether, through a sophisticated attack. The incident began on April 11, when Gallen experienced a complete compromise of his computer systems, resulting in the loss of his cryptocurrency holdings from various wallets. He revealed that the attack was facilitated through Zoom, where malware was installed on his computer during a call with a YouTube personality. This malware, identified as “GOOPDATE,” was used to steal credentials and access his crypto wallets. Gallen has been collaborating with cybersecurity firm The Security Alliance (SEAL) to investigate the ongoing threat posed by ELUSIVE COMET, who employs advanced social engineering tactics to deceive victims into installing malicious software.