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North Korean Hackers Infect 30,000 Devices in Global Campaign
North Korean hackers have pulled off a massive global cyberattack, infecting 30,000 devices in over 100 countries and making off with millions in cryptocurrency. The financially motivated gang, known as WaterPlum, has been siphoning funds and account credentials from over 7,000 cryptocurrency wallets since December 2025.
North Korean Hackers Exploit Job Seekers to Steal Crypto and Data Worldwide
North Korean hackers are posing as dream employers to trick software developers and IT pros into handing over sensitive data and cryptocurrency - all under the guise of a job offer that's too good to be true. They're using fake job opportunities to get close to their targets, with AI, cryptocurrency, and NFT firms in their sights.
North Korea Exploits Job Seekers to Infect 30,000 Devices
North Korean hackers have compromised over 30,000 devices by posing as recruiters, targeting unsuspecting job seekers with a clever ruse that steals sensitive information and cryptocurrency. By exploiting stolen IDs, these cybercriminals can impersonate victims and generate foreign currency, ultimately funding the regime.