By Anthony • September 9, 2025 4:57 pm •
Next time you’re filling out a job application, you may want to think twice before entering important data.
North Korean hackers have been targeting American and European job applicants in an attempt to steal their cryptocurrency.
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Hackers targeted victims by luring them into filling out fake job applications through LinkedIn or Telegram.
After the application was submitted, the attackers would reach out and ask the individual to complete a so-called “test.”
This test required downloading malicious software, which secretly gave the hackers access to the victim’s personal device.
Reuters broke the story and shared more details on how North Korean hackers are infiltrating job hiring sites:
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