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 <li><strong>Lazarus hackers exploit LinkedIn to impersonate recruiters, targeting crypto professionals for phishing attacks.</strong></li> 
 <li><strong>Their phishing scheme involves sending malware-laden coding challenges to gain remote access to victims’ systems.</strong></li> 
 <li><strong>Lazarus’ cybercrime funds North Korea’s WMD programs, underscoring the geopolitical implications of their attacks.</strong></li> 
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<p>A recent finding by blockchain security firm SlowMist has revealed a concerning pattern in cybercrime strategies, involving the Lazarus hacker group from North Korea. They’re utilizing LinkedIn for phishing attacks within the cryptocurrency sector. By impersonating recruiters and investors, Lazarus hackers employ clever tactics to deceive workers into downloading harmful software, enabling them to pilfer valuable information and assets.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">SlowMist said that the North Korean hacker group Lazarus pretended to be a Fenbushi Capital partner on LinkedIn and conducted phishing operations in the name of investments and meetings. Lazarus has recently frequently contacted targets in the cryptocurrency industry through…</p>— Wu Blockchain (@WuBlockchain) <a href="https://twitter.com/WuBlockchain/status/1784775078556872886?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">April 29, 2024</a>
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<p>SlowMist’s inquiry revealed that Lazarus hackers, known for thei…</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://coinedition.com/linkedin-becomes-cybercrime-playground-for-lazarus-hackers/">LinkedIn Becomes Cybercrime Playground for Lazarus Hackers</a> appeared first on <a href="https://coinedition.com">Coin Edition</a>.</p>

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