Cybersecurity issues are undoubtedly an eternal topic in the encryption field. This time, new strategies have emerged. It has been reported that a North Korean hacker team is posing as recruiters, posting fake job opportunities to lure job seekers in order to gain access to their Crypto Assets. Such tactics are truly hard to guard against, and even the most cautious crypto users may be misled.

According to "authoritative channels", the North Korean hacker group has become synonymous with high-risk attacks over the past few years. Their attacks are not only numerous but also on a large scale, having stolen digital assets worth $1.34 billion just in 2024. One of the most shocking incidents was their attack on a digital asset platform in Japan, which resulted in a theft of about $305 million, and another platform in India was breached, suffering a loss of $235 million. However, the most significant attack this year was on a large trading platform, leading to the disappearance of $1.5 billion in funds.

But these hackers seem to be not only satisfied with launching attacks on large exchanges. They have also adopted a more covert method: pretending to be recruiters to scam Crypto Assets. Attackers post job listings for blockchain companies on platforms similar to LinkedIn and Telegram, such as vacancies at some well-known companies. Then, they require applicants to take a skills test and record a video on a website of unknown origin; at this point, if someone continues to participate, they may find that the funds in their encryption wallet have mysteriously disappeared.

Some security experts have linked this series of thefts to a cyber attack campaign called "Contagious Interview." Researchers confirmed that this is the work of a North Korean team by analyzing network protocol addresses and emails related to previous hacker activities.

As a result of the impact of these attacks, several countries have taken action. In January of this year, Japan, the United States, and South Korea jointly issued a statement warning that North Korea's cyber attacks pose a serious threat to the international financial system. It is reported that the stolen funds may be used to support its weapons programs, which has drawn widespread international attention.

In the world of Crypto Assets, price fluctuations are equally noteworthy. Recently, the price of Bitcoin temporarily rose to $112,000, but has since fallen back to $110,100. According to industry data, the total liquidation amount in the derivatives market over the past day reached $43 million. This situation undoubtedly increases the uncertainty faced by investors.

Please note that this article is for informational exchange only and does not constitute any investment advice.

What are your thoughts on such news? Have these undercurrents of scams troubled or affected you in the seemingly bright digital realm? Feel free to leave a comment for discussion.