Crypto Job Scams Deliver PylangGhost Malware: A New Nightmare for Windows Users
Fake job sites are the new catfish! PylangGhost, a Python-based remote access Trojan, is tricking jobseekers into installing malicious code. Disguised as crypto job interviews, victims are led to skill-testing sites before unwittingly downloading the RAT. Sorry, Linux users, this one’s not for you—Windows and MacOS are the unlucky stars.
Hot Take:
Step aside, LinkedIn scams—there’s a new job trap in town! Introducing PylangGhost, the remote access Trojan giving “career advancement” a whole new meaning. North Korea-aligned hackers are using fake job listings to lure crypto enthusiasts into a Pythonic pit of despair. Forget getting ghosted by recruiters; now you can get haunted by a Trojan!
Key Points:
- New Python-based RAT called PylangGhost is attributed to North Korea-aligned group, Famous Chollima.
- Attackers use fake job interviews to deliver this malware, targeting Windows users specifically.
- PylangGhost comprises six main Python modules with capabilities for remote control and data exfiltration.
- Similarities between PylangGhost and GolangGhost suggest shared development efforts.
- The impact has been limited so far, with most victims located in India.
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