Hackers use fake coding tests to infect 30,000 devices and steal $10 million in crypto
TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Bottom line: North Korean cybercriminals are using fake job offers to infect the computers of technology workers, steal cryptocurrency and collect information that can be used in later attacks. Authorities in Australia, Germany, Japan and the United States said the operation has compromised more than 30,000 devices and more than 7,000 cryptocurrency wallets.
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- ▪Authorities in Australia, Germany, Japan and the United States said the operation has compromised more than 30,000 devices and more than 7,000 cryptocurrency wallets.
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| Original publisher | TechSpot |
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| Publication time | Mon, 21 Sep 2026 06:07 -0500 |
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Security hacking north korea Hackers use fake coding tests to infect 30,000 devices and steal $10 million in crypto Authorities tie the campaign to North Korean group WaterPlum, part of a wider $500 million-a-year fraud scheme By Skye Jacobs September 21, 2026, 6:07 Add TechSpot Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. Bottom line: North Korean cybercriminals are using fake job offers to infect the computers of technology workers, steal cryptocurrency and collect information that can be used in later attacks. Authorities in Australia, Germany, Japan and the United States said the operation has compromised more than 30,000 devices and more than 7,000 cryptocurrency wallets.
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