- North Korean hacker WaterPlum reportedly stole $10.7 million in crypto through fake job offers.
- Developers, IT professionals, and Web3 workers are among the main targets.
- Job seekers can reduce risks by verifying recruiters and avoiding unknown files.
North Korean Fake Job Scams Are Stealing Crypto: How Job Seekers Can Protect Their Wallets and Devices
North Korean hackers are now using fake crypto job offers, a technique that has become increasingly common in crypto-related hacks, to target developers and Web3 professionals. They are reportedly posing as recruiters, luring developers…
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Sep 21, 2026 at 1:29 PM UTC · Updated 6 hours ago · 1 min read
North Korean hackers are now using fake crypto job offers, a technique that has become increasingly common in crypto-related hacks, to target developers and Web3 professionals. They are reportedly posing as recruiters, luring developers and professionals into downloading malicious files. This has led to the loss of millions of dollars in crypto, affecting thousands of devices.
North Korean Hackers Use Fake Crypto Job Offers to Steal Assets
According to the latest reports, North Korean hackers called Waterplum are faking job offers to steal millions in crypto from people working in the blockchain sector. Disguis…
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