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A North Korean hacker attempted to infiltrate the development ranks of cryptocurrency exchange Kraken under the guise of a candidate for an engineering position. According to the team’s report, the applicant immediately seemed suspicious. He joined the first online interview under a name different from the one on his resume, but quickly changed it. During the conversation, the candidate “periodically changed intonation” as if someone was giving him instructions in real time. Industry partners warned the company about the likelihood of encountering a spy among potential employees and provided a list of email addresses linked to a group of North Korean hackers. A Kraken candidate used one of the listed addresses when applying. Exchange specialists initiated an investigation that revealed a network of fake identities and aliases under which the hacker tried to get a job in companies in the crypto industry and other sectors. In some cases, the attacker managed to get the desired position. Upon closer examination, experts discovered the hacker’s attempts to hide his location and forged documents with other people’s data. The team put the spy candidate through several rounds of interviews and background checks to gain insight into his identity and tactics. In the final online meeting, the hacker was asked to show his ID and recommend establishments in the city where he supposedly resides. These routine checks took the applicant by surprise, and he was unable to provide convincing answers. “Don’t trust, verify. This core crypto principle is more relevant than ever in the digital age. State-sponsored attacks aren’t just a crypto, or U.S. corporate, issue – they’re a global threat. Any individual or business handling value is a target, and resilience starts with operationally preparing to withstand these types of attacks,” Nick Percoco, the firm’s head of security, commented on the incident. Kraken specialists noted that…

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Filed under: News - @ May 3, 2025 2:20 pm