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North Korean hackers are at it again — phishing scheme targets hundreds of workers to try and steal crypto and more

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A North Korean hacking group called UNK_DeadDrop is targeting software developers with fake job offers, mirroring tactics used by the infamous Lazarus group but with key differences. Instead of LinkedIn fake interviews, attackers send mass phishing emails with malicious code repository links to steal crypto and sensitive data. Security researchers warn this shift signals North Korean hacking operations are scaling up and becoming more industrialized.

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