"A recent investigation reveals that North Korean hacking groups are using elaborate fake job offers to steal cryptocurrency from blockchain professionals and investors. The scams, identified in a joint report by cybersecurity firms SentinelOne and Validin, include posing as recruiters for major crypto companies and directing applicants to download malicious software or complete video assessments on obscure platforms. North Korean hackers exploit job offers to infiltrate the crypto space"
"The campaigns are part of a broader North Korean effort to fund its sanctioned weapons programs, according to allegations from the United States and United Nations. Blockchain intelligence company Chainalysis estimates North Korean hackers stole more than $1.3 billion in cryptocurrency in 2024, though losses from this latest scam tactic are not yet quantified. How the scams work Hackers typically approach their victims through LinkedIn or Telegram, presenting themselves as recruiters for well-known cryptocurrency exchanges or blockchain companies."
North Korean hacking groups conduct elaborate recruitment scams that impersonate major crypto firms to steal cryptocurrency from professionals and investors. Attackers contact targets via LinkedIn and Telegram, request installation of unfamiliar software or completion of coding and video assessments, and use those tools to deliver malware and compromise wallets. The campaigns target executives, developers, consultants, and marketers and form part of alleged efforts to finance sanctioned weapons programs. Chainalysis estimates over $1.3 billion stolen in 2024 by North Korean actors, while victims report individual wallet losses and companies acknowledge impersonation threats.
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