Security Company: Lazarus Hacker Targets Blockchain Talent Through LinkedIn

According to a report released Aug. 25 by Finnish cybersecurity and privacy firm F-Secure, North Korean-backed hacking group Lazarus is using LinkedIn, an expert forum, to attack cryptocurrency and blockchain at looking for a job. According to the report, the attack was triggered by the announcement of cryptocurrency-related activity on the site. According to their research, job seekers in the blockchain industry are receiving phishing scams based on legitimate blockchain job titles. F-Secure said, “The purpose of this malware is usually to obtain an access certificate and provide access to the victim's network to reach the system needed to steal the cryptocurrency. "