North Korean hackers have been targeting software developers with fake job postings lately. According to the report published by Securonix, Python developers are trapped by being invited to fake job interviews. Let’s take a look at the details of the event together.
North Korean hackers steal personal information with an obfuscated JavaScript file
This interview process includes downloading and running code from GitHub through trial tasks. However, the downloaded code contains an obfuscated JavaScript file, which triggers the installation of a Trojan horse called RAT.
It is claimed that the Lazarus Group is behind these attacks. Lazarus is known as a hacker group supported by North Korea and has carried out attacks with similar methods before. However, this time it does not appear that their target is cryptocurrencies. Instead, it is stated that victims are tricked into downloading and running GitHub code. This shows that these types of attacks are becoming more sophisticated.
Cyber attackers’ goals often include malicious actions such as stealing sensitive data, gaining remote access, and even installing ransomware. The capabilities provided by RAT are quite comprehensive and offer attackers a wide range of control.
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Attacks based on such fake job postings are even more concerning because they target technical professionals such as software developers. Because these individuals often have deep expertise in software and computer systems, they make valuable targets for attackers. Therefore, it is very important to be careful against such attacks and strengthen security measures.
Cybercriminals are constantly developing new methods and doing their best to bypass defense mechanisms. Therefore, when you download code from GitHub, make sure that it is not sent by North Korean hackers, be extra careful. What are you thinking? Please don’t forget to share your thoughts with us in the comments section below.