We're sunsetting PodQuest on 2025-07-28. Thank you for your support!
Export Podcast Subscriptions
cover of episode North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Users

North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Users

2024/9/17
logo of podcast Mid Mic Crisis: Funny-ish Tech Podcast

Mid Mic Crisis: Funny-ish Tech Podcast

Shownotes Transcript

 In this episode of Mid Mic Daily Bite,) we dive into a recent report about North Korean hackers deploying sophisticated social engineering attacks on cryptocurrency professionals via LinkedIn. Using a new malware called RustDoor, these threat actors, backed by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), trick victims into downloading malicious files disguised as coding challenges for job applications. The episode unpacks the specifics of these attacks, explains how the malware operates, and discusses the broader implications for cybersecurity in the crypto space. Tune in to learn how to protect yourself from such threats and understand the evolving tactics of state-sponsored cybercriminals targeting decentralized finance and cryptocurrency users. Source: https://thehackernews.com/2024/09/north-korean-hackers-target.html) **Follow Us:**Website: https://midmiccrisis.com/) ** **YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@midmiccrisis)Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/midmiccrisis/?hl=en)TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mid.mic.crisis?lang=en)Twitter: https://twitter.com/MidMicCrisis)Newsletter: https://mid-mic-crisis-newsletter.beehiiv.com/subscribe)FireBrain AI: https://www.skool.com/firebrain)Powered by @dGenNetwork)Website: https://dgen.network/)

Support the show)