North Korean Hackers Use Job Interviews to Spread Malware
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💻🎭 North Korean hackers exploit fake job interviews to distribute malware. Recent cybersecurity reports indicate a surge in North Korean cyber activity utilizing deceptive job interview processes to spread malware, specifically targeting the tech and cryptocurrency sectors. The campaign, dubbed “Contagious Interview” or “DevPopper,” employs malware such as BeaverTail and InvisibleFerret, which are designed to steal sensitive information, including source code and cryptocurrency wallets. InvisibleFerret, a Python-based malware, operates stealthily, gathering system data and exfiltrating user information from major browsers. The analysis highlights the importance of recognizing these tactics to enhance cybersecurity measures and protect against such sophisticated threats.
