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#8 CyberScoop general September 18, 2026 at 15:48 UTC

International security agencies warn about North Korean hackers exploiting job seekers to steal crypto, data

By Tim Starks

AI Summary

A joint advisory from the U.S. (FBI, DoD), Japan's National Police Agency, Australia, and Germany warns that North Korean threat group 'WaterPlum' has infected over 30,000 devices across 100 countries by posing as AI and blockchain companies to deliver malware to job seekers. The campaign targets cryptocurrency theft and sensitive data, reflecting continued DPRK reliance on financially motivated cyber operations disguised as legitimate hiring activity.

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