Scammer posing as recruiter stole $11.8M in crypto via malware-laced coding test targeting job seekers.
Security & Exploits ·
A scammer impersonating a cryptocurrency firm recruiter obtained $11.8 million in digital assets by distributing malware-infected coding assessments to job applicants. The attack exploited job seekers' willingness to complete technical evaluations as part of recruitment screening, with the malicious code designed to compromise devices and steal cryptocurrency wallet credentials.