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Malware Campaign Delivers Remote Access Backdoor and Fake MetaMask Wallet to Steal Cryptocurrency Funds

Cybersecuritynews •Tushar Subhra Dutta • February 18, 2026

North Korean threat actors have launched a sophisticated attack campaign targeting IT professionals in cryptocurrency, Web3, and artificial intelligence sectors. The ongoing operation, known as Contagious Interview, deploys remote access backdoors alongside trojanized MetaMask wallet extensions designed to steal digital assets from unsuspecting victims. The attackers disguise malicious code within fake job interview assessments through […]

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North Korean Malware Campaign Targets Crypto Professionals with Fake Wallets North Korean threat actors have initiated a campaign named Contagious Interview, targeting IT professionals in the cryptocurrency, Web3, and AI sectors. The operation involves deploying remote access backdoors and trojanized MetaMask wallet extensions to steal digital assets from victims through fake job interview assessments. 2 sources 48

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