Link: Research and 25 experts, victims, and execs: North Korean hackers are saturating the crypto industry with credible-seeming job offers in a bid to steal crypto (Reuters)

North Korean hackers are increasingly targeting the cryptocurrency industry with sophisticated job scams to steal digital assets. Job seekers are now screening recruiters to detect any affiliation with Pyongyang.

The campaigns, confirmed by experts and victims, use plausible job offers via LinkedIn and Telegram to engage potential targets. A report by SentinelOne and Validin details the methods used by these hackers.

Once engaged, potential victims are asked to visit dubious websites for skill tests and video assessments. Carlos Yanez, a business development executive, noted a significant improvement in the authenticity of these scams.

Scammers refuse alternatives like established video call platforms, aiming to lure job seekers into downloading malicious software. High-level deception techniques have led to substantial cryptocurrency thefts, supporting North Korea's sanctioned weapons programs.

Multiple global companies along with cybersecurity firms are acknowledging and responding to these threats. Researchers suggest that the scope of this criminal activity is vast and part of a broader strategy by North Korea to finance its operations.

Victims and cybersecurity experts describe these operations as both sophisticated and alarmingly effective at impersonating legitimate recruiters. Efforts to combat these scams are ongoing but face significant challenges due to the convincing nature of the impersonations. #

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