September 4, 2024 at 12:21PM North Korean threat actors have created a malicious campaign called Contagious Interview, using fake job interviews to distribute malware. They have now been using fake video conferencing applications to backdoor developer systems. This activity is attributed to the North Korean threat actor Famous Chollima. The campaign is targeting job seekers … Read more
December 26, 2023 at 09:08AM The perceived cybersecurity worker shortage raises questions about the mismatch between job seeker skills and employer requirements. Data from labor analysts suggest a demand-supply imbalance, but job seekers cite unrealistic education, experience, and salary expectations. The future of the cybersecurity job market is uncertain, with factors like training opportunities, tightening … Read more
November 21, 2023 at 04:18PM North Korean threat actors are engaging in deceptive tactics on the internet, posing as both job recruiters and job seekers. Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 has identified two ongoing campaigns, “Contagious Interview” and “Wagemole”, where the threat actors lure unsuspecting applicants into installing sophisticated malware or impersonate applicants to gain … Read more