Tag: recruitment scams
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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.
China Exploits Job Sites for Spying on Five Eyes Targets
Be cautious on job sites - Chinese spies are posing as recruiters on LinkedIn, Indeed, and Upwork to trick Five Eyes targets into divulging sensitive information. They're using clever social engineering tactics to make their scams seem all too believable.
Scammers Exploit Trust in Remote Job Interviews
Boris Vujičić thought he had landed a legit remote job interview, but the scammers behind it expertly gained his trust, convincing him to let his guard down long enough to hack into his laptop. A fake LinkedIn recruiter, a professional website, and a convincing Zoom call with a person named Zam Villalon were all part of their clever scheme.