North Korea’s Sneaky Job Scam: Contagious Interview Malware Hits npm Registry
The North Korean threat actors behind the Contagious Interview campaign are back, flooding the npm registry with 197 more malicious packages since last month. These packages have been downloaded over 31,000 times. It’s like a job interview from hell, where instead of a job offer, you’re offered malware with a side of stolen data.
Hot Take:
It seems North Korean threat actors have found a new side hustle — as the world’s worst HR department! They’ve turned the humble Node.js job interview into a covert cyberwhiz heist. Next thing you know, they’ll be asking for your references and your Bitcoin wallet in the same breath. Watch out for job offers that come with a side of malware — and maybe an unsolicited cryptocurrency consultation!
Key Points:
– North Korean hackers are flooding npm registry with malicious packages in the Contagious Interview campaign.
– The malware leverages OtterCookie with BeaverTail features to steal data and establish C2 channels.
– Fake job interview processes are used to deceive users into downloading malicious Node.js applications.
– A GitHub repository and a Vercel URL are used for delivering malware payloads.
– The campaign involves fake assessment-themed websites and ClickFix-style malware delivery tactics.