The FBI has issued a warning to crypto companies about a new wave of cyber attacks from North Korea. Hackers are using fake job and investment offers to trick victims into downloading malware and stealing cryptocurrencies.
Fake Job and Investment Offers
North Korean hackers are developing sophisticated social engineering techniques to steal cryptocurrencies. They create fake job and investment offers to trick employees of crypto companies into downloading malicious software. These methods target employees of DeFi, cryptocurrency firms, and other related sectors.
Latest FBI Warnings
On September 3rd, the Federal Bureau of Investigation released a warning titled 'North Korea Aggressively Targeting Crypto Industry with Well-Disguised Social Engineering Attacks.' It reports that DPRK is conducting highly tailored campaigns that are difficult to detect. The FBI recommends companies take precautionary measures against potential threats.
Previous Attacks and Exposures
On August 16th, analyst ZachXBT exposed a North Korean network targeting crypto companies. He reported on 25 projects linked to DPRK, stating that North Korean IT workers were involved in the scam. On August 22nd, the FBI identified cryptocurrencies stolen by DPRK and warned they might attempt to cash out more than $40 million. Through their investigation, the FBI found 1,580 Bitcoins moved from various high-volume thefts.
The FBI continues to warn crypto companies about the risk of North Korean attacks. It is essential to take precautionary measures and thoroughly verify all opportunities to avoid falling victim to cybercriminals.
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