North Korean Hackers Unleash Trojanized Code via JSON Sites: A Developer’s Nightmare!
North Korean threat actors now use JSON sites as their malware Airbnb, cleverly Trojanizing code projects to sneakily deliver malware during fake job interviews. Protect yourself from these Contagious Interview tactics and ensure you don’t get an unexpected download along with your dream job offer.
Hot Take:
Who knew JSON storage sites could moonlight as malware delivery services? North Korea certainly did! In the latest episode of “Let’s Pretend to Be Recruiters,” our favorite cyber villains are serving up malware with a side of career advice. If only they used their powers for good, like delivering pizza instead of pesky payloads. But alas, the Contagious Interview campaign is the latest in a series of unfortunate events for unsuspecting developers. Stay alert, or the only job you’ll land is Chief Victim Officer.
Key Points:
- North Korean actors are using JSON sites to host malware, targeting software developers.
- The Contagious Interview campaign uses fake job interviews to deliver malware.
- Common malware types include BeaverTail, OtterCookie, and InvisibleFerret.
- Payloads often come hidden as Base64 “API keys” pointing to JSON storage services.
- Researchers recommend caution when dealing with unknown code repositories.