International security agencies warn about North Korean hackers exploiting job seekers to steal crypto, data
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North Korean hackers are infiltrating tens of thousands of job seekers’ computer networks by posing as prospective employers, such as artificial intelligence firms, to steal sensitive information and millions of dollars worth of cryptocurrency, U. S. and allied governments warned Friday.
The security agencies behind the alert, attributed the group, known as WaterPlum or Contagious Interview, as operating under the 313 General Bureau of the Munitions Industry Department subordinate to the Central Committee of the Workers Party of Korea. The efforts dovetail with those of North Korean IT workers .
“WaterPlum actors pose as prospective employers to target software developers and IT professionals worldwide under the pretext of attractive job opportunities,” the agencies wrote .