New warnings have emerged regarding cyber attacks from the notorious North Korean hacking group, Lazarus. This time, their focus is aimed at LinkedIn users, particularly job seekers using Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. Recent research by Bitdefender outlines how the group has launched a new campaign targeting these users through deceptive job offers on the platform.
The Lazarus group has crafted job postings that entice users with vague but appealing descriptions—offering positions that suggest remote work, flexibility, and decent pay. This strategy aims to attract a broad range of potential victims. Once a user expresses interest and responds, the attackers prompt them to provide a CV and, potentially, links to their GitHub repositories.
This request serves a dual purpose: to collect personal data and to make the interaction seem legitimate. Subsequently, the group follows up by sharing a repository that supposedly contains the project details, which is accompanied by a requirement that users engage with a demo. The real trap lies here, as this demo executes a malicious payload that acts as a cross-platform infostealer.
To protect oneself from such threats, the Bitdefender team advises vigilance against common red flags, including ambiguous job descriptions and suspicious code repositories. They recommend never executing unknown code on personal or enterprise systems, advocating for the use of virtual machines or sandbox environments for any unverified operations.
In response to these concerns, LinkedIn has reassured users that it actively monitors for fake accounts and fraudulent activities. The platform employs both automated and manual systems to detect and remove such accounts, continuously enhancing its security measures to protect users from scams.
For further information on this ongoing issue, you can refer to Bitdefender’s report on the Lazarus Group’s activities.
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