Cybersecuritynews North Korean Malware Campaign Targets Crypto Professionals with Fake Wallets
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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.
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2026-02-18
Malware campaign launched targeting crypto professionals
2026-02-18
Attackers use fake job interview assessments to deliver malware
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