North Korean hackers are employing sophisticated tactics to infiltrate cryptocurrency companies, posing as job candidates and employers to gain access to sensitive information. These hackers target positions in development, security, and finance, using fake job applications to establish a presence within companies. Additionally, they conduct fake interviews, sending malicious links disguised as software updates or coding samples to compromise employee devices.
The hackers also exploit customer support channels by sending links that lead to virus-laden pages. In some cases, they bribe employees and outsourced vendors for data access. A recent incident involved a major Indian outsourcing service being hacked, resulting in the leak of user data from a U.S. exchange and a loss of over $400 million in user assets. Crypto platforms are urged to train employees on cybersecurity practices and thoroughly vet job candidates to mitigate these threats.
North Korean Hackers Exploit Job Recruitment to Infiltrate Crypto Firms
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