North Korea’s Job Market Jamboree: A Whirlwind of Wagemole Woes and Contagious Interviews

“North Korean Hacking Schemes” are now playing Cupid in the job market. But instead of love, they’re spreading malware and deception. With operations like “Wagemole” and “Contagious Interview,” these cyber charlatans pose as job seekers and employers alike. Their matches, however, are as appealing as a blind date with a notorious scammer.

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Well, well, well. It appears North Korea is getting a tad entrepreneurial with their cyber shenanigans. They've moved on from your plain old hacking to playing matchmaker in the job market. But alas, their matches are about as desirable as a date with a 419 scammer. From posing as job seekers in a scheme called "Wagemole" to playing prospective employers in a plot dubbed "Contagious Interview," they're bringing a whole new meaning to "employee exploitation."

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