Bithumb Warns of Rising AI-Driven Scams in Cryptocurrency Market

The rise of AI-driven scams has led Bithumb to issue a warning about the increasing threat of financial fraud in the cryptocurrency market. According to recent data, attackers are using deepfake and deepvoice technologies to impersonate family members, exchange employees, or government officials, resulting in significant losses for victims.

One notable case involved a victim who transferred approximately 40 billion won ($29 million) after participating in an artificially generated video meeting in Hong Kong. The scammers' primary objective is to pressure victims into installing remote access applications or revealing their passwords.

To mitigate these risks, Bithumb has established three mandatory security rules: the absolute ban on sharing OTP codes, rejection of links from unverified sources, and refusal to send assets to unknown addresses. Additionally, AI-based phishing detection services can be used as an additional layer of protection for mobile devices.