Criminals Use Zoom’s Remote Control
How the Scam Works
The group finds people on social media and pretends to be podcast hosts, reporters, or investors. They invite the person to a Zoom meeting.
In the meeting, someone joins with the name “Zoom” and asks for remote control access. This tricks people into thinking the request is safe.
If the person accepts, the criminals install software that steals private information, including passwords and wallet details. This lets them take the person’s cryptocurrency.
How to Stay Safe
- Turn off Zoom’s remote control feature if you don’t need it.
- Be careful with meeting invites from people you don’t know.
- Check people’s identity through official websites or profiles.
- Tell your team about this type of scam and how to spot it.
- Use security tools to block remote access and harmful software.
