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Using a fraudulent "GrassCall" meeting software that installs information-stealing malware to steal cryptocurrency wallets, a recent social engineering attack used fictitious job interviews to target job searchers in the Web3 domain. The hoax has affected hundreds of victims, some of whom claim that the attacks have depleted their wallets. For the purpose of discussing the attack and assisting people affected in removing the malware infestations from Mac and Windows systems, a Telegram group has been established. Crazy Evil was a Russian-speaking "traffer team" that ran the campaign. In an effort to fool consumers into downloading dangerous software onto their Mac read more about GrassCall malware campaign drains crypto wallets via fake job interviews. Get up to date on the la...

As part of a purported employment interview procedure, the North Korean threat actors responsible for the Contagious Interview campaign have been seen distributing a set of Apple macOS malware variants known as FERRET. According to a new report by SentinelOne researchers Phil Stokes and Tom Hegel, targets are usually invited to interact with an interviewer via a link that displays an error message and requests that they install or update a necessary piece of software, like VCam or CameraAccess for virtual meetings. First discovered in late 2023, Contagious Interview is a constant attempt by the hacker team to spread malware to potential users by using native apps and fake npm packages that look like videoconferencing software read more about North Korean Hackers Deploy FERRET Malwar...

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GrassCall malware campaign drains crypto wallets via fake job interviews

North Korean Hackers Deploy FERRET Malware via Fake Job Interviews on macOS