North Korean Hackers Target Devs with Fake npm Packages to Steal Crypto
North Korean threat actors are targeting developers with malicious npm packages to steal cryptocurrency. The campaign, known as “Contagious Interview,” tricks developers into downloading malware disguised as job interview tools. The ultimate goal is to deploy a Python payload named InvisibleFerret to exfiltrate sensitive data. CrowdStrike tracks this activity under the moniker Famous Chollima.
Hot Take:
Looks like North Korea is diversifying its portfolio from nuclear tests to code tests, wreaking havoc on developers’ lives and wallets with their latest npm shenanigans!
Key Points:
- North Korean threat actors are targeting developers with malicious npm packages.
- The attacks aim to steal cryptocurrency assets using a Python payload named InvisibleFerret.
- The campaign, dubbed ‘Contagious Interview,’ involves tricking developers through fake job interviews.
- Famous Chollima, a North Korean group, is infiltrating companies as employees to steal sensitive data.
- Obfuscated JavaScript and remote access tools are key components of these attacks.
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