North Korea infects thousands of devices worldwide through fake job offers
- Hackers linked to North Korea have infected tens of thousands of job seekers’ devices across more than 100 countries in order to steal data and cryptocurrency, international agencies have warned.
- The WaterPlum group, also known as Contagious Interview, targets software developers and IT professionals by posing as prospective employers with fake “dream job” offers, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
- A joint cyber security advisory issued by Australian, German, Japanese and US authorities stated that the hacks occurred between December 2025 and July 2026, though the FBI warned
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- Hackers linked to North Korea have infected tens of thousands of job seekers’ devices across more than 100 countries in order to steal data and cryptocurrency, international agencies have warned.
- The WaterPlum group, also known as Contagious Interview, targets software developers and IT professionals by posing as prospective employers with fake “dream job” offers, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
- A joint cyber security advisory issued by Australian, German, Japanese and US authorities stated that the hacks occurred between December 2025 and July 2026, though the FBI warned
Sources: Independent