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How North Korean hackers are using fake job offers to steal cryptocurrency

By AJ Vicens and Raphael Satter

Sep 5 2025 11:07AM

At least 230 victims of 'Contagious Interview' threat identified.

How North Korean hackers are using fake job offers to steal cryptocurrency

North Korean hackers are saturating the cryptocurrency industry with credible-sounding job offers as part of their campaign to steal digital cash, according to new research, raw data, and interviews. The problem is becoming so common that job applicants now regularly screen recruiters for signs ...

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