North Korean operatives running fake job portal targeting US AI firms

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North Korean operatives built a fake job-application platform to target applicants at U.S. AI and crypto companies. The scheme tries to steal money and technical know-how by getting candidates to run malicious steps during the hiring process. Security firm Validin says the tactic gives attackers long-term access to applicants’ computers before they ever join a company. The article highlights the growing insider-threat risk facing software companies, especially those hiring for AI and crypto roles.

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