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Sandworm Hackers Exploit VPN Client in IT Pro Targeting Scam

Beware of fake job interviews! Cyber attackers, linked to the notorious Sandworm group, are targeting IT pros with bogus job offers, tricking them into installing a malicious VPN client to gain access to sensitive info.

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System administrator surrounded by papers and notes, laptop open to job search website in dimly lit home office.

Sandworm-linked hackers exploit fake job interviews to deploy command-running VPN malware

Hackers linked to the notorious Sandworm group are using fake job interviews to trick IT workers into installing VPN malware that can run commands on their devices. They pose as recruiters from legitimate IT companies, making contact with potential victims after reviewing their resumes on job search websites.

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Dimly lit workstation with worn laptop showing distorted CAPTCHA prompt amidst clutter and broken office supplies.

Russian Hackers Exploit ClickFix CAPTCHAs to Spread Malware in Ukraine

Ukraine's Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-UA) warns that Russian hackers, part of the notorious Sandworm group, are using manipulated CAPTCHAs to trick victims into downloading malware, specifically targeting Ukraine with data-stealing attacks. They've been linked to a series of social engineering scams that spread malware through legitimate websites.

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