International security agencies warn about North Korean hackers exploiting job seekers to steal crypto, data

Security agencies from the United States, Japan, Germany and Australia issued a joint alert about a North Korea-linked operation, tracked as WaterPlum, that impersonates recruiters to lure people looking for work. Victims are tricked into installing malware during fake hiring processes, allowing the attackers to siphon off cryptocurrency and personal information. Officials say the campaign has compromised more than 30,000 devices around the world.