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North Korean Hackers Expose Web3 Pros to Sophisticated ClickFake Scams
One in three employees have admitted to using company tech for personal gain, and North Korean hackers are exploiting this vulnerability with a clever recruitment scam that can give them access to corporate funds. The sophisticated scheme, attributed to the notorious Famous Chollima group, targets Web3 and cryptocurrency pros with fake job offers on popular platforms like LinkedIn and Telegram.
North Korean Hackers Exploit Developer Tools in Malware Campaigns
North Korean hackers have launched a sneaky malware campaign, tricking victims into executing cross-platform malware for macOS, Linux, and Windows through malicious scripts hidden in GitHub repositories. Their latest tactic, dubbed UNK_DeadDrop, uses recruitment lures to deliver self-running code to over 75% of targeted organizations across various sectors.
AI-Assisted Code Targets Crypto Wallets via Malicious npm Dependency
Researchers have uncovered a sneaky malicious npm campaign, dubbed PromptMink, linked to North Korean hackers Famous Chollima, which targets crypto developers with fake utility packages that secretly steal sensitive info and funds. The campaign's clever tactics even involve an AI-assisted code commit to fly under the radar.