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North Korean Hackers Pose as Crypto Firms to Spread Malware via Job Scams
North Korean Hackers Pose as Crypto Firms to Spread Malware via Job Scams
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Lazarus, a North Korean state-sponsored hacking group, has refined its tactics by establishing fraudulent US-based cryptocurrency companies to distribute malware through fake job opportunities. Cybersecurity firm Silent Push uncovered three shell entities—BlockNovas LLC, Angeloper Agency, and SoftGlide LLC—masquerading as legitimate blockchain consultancies.
The Contagious Interview subgroup orchestrated the scheme, targeting developers with deceptive recruitment pitches. Zach Edwards, a senior threat analyst at Silent Push, noted this mirrors Lazarus’ historical use of job interviews as attack vectors. The operation underscores growing sophistication in cybercriminal exploitation of crypto industry credibility.
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