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07/16/2024 00:11North Korean hackers are infiltrating crypto job postings, according to a report by trade publication DL News. “[M]ounting evidence suggests a …
North Korean hackers are infiltrating crypto job postings, according to a report by trade publication DL News.
“[M]ounting evidence suggests a number of these bogus applicants appear to be North Korean nationals who are trying to infiltrate crypto projects for nefarious purposes, including gathering sensitive data, hacking, and stealing assets,” according to an article posted Monday.
The problem isn’t relegated just to the crypto industry; according to the United Nations Security Council, more than 4,000 North Koreans have been hired by Western technology firms. These “fake hiring schemes” earn the Hermit Kingdom over $600 million in revenue, according to the UN.
However, recent evidence has suggested one of the ways North Korea has looked to target crypto firms is by placing units on …