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    North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Developers Through LinkedIn Job Scam

    April 15, 2025 • 1 min read

    A sophisticated North Korean hacking group dubbed Slow Pisces is exploiting LinkedIn to target cryptocurrency developers with malware through fake job recruitment. The campaign has already led to major cryptocurrency heists totaling over $1 billion in 2023 alone.

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    North Korean Hackers Deploy Hidden 'Phantom Circuit' to Control Global Cyber Operations

    January 30, 2025 • 1 min read

    SecurityScorecard researchers uncover Lazarus group's sophisticated administrative layer used to manage cybercrime targeting cryptocurrency and software developers. The hidden infrastructure, linked to Pyongyang, oversees malware delivery and stolen data while exploiting LinkedIn recruitment schemes.

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    North Korean Hackers Steal $308M in Sophisticated Crypto Heist from Japanese Firm

    December 24, 2024 • 1 min read

    US and Japanese authorities identify North Korean hacking group 'TraderTraitor' as responsible for a major cryptocurrency theft from DMM. The attackers used elaborate social engineering via LinkedIn to compromise a wallet software company employee, leading to the theft of over 4,500 Bitcoin.

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    North Korean Hackers Target Nuclear Industry with Sophisticated Job Scam

    December 23, 2024 • 1 min read

    The notorious Lazarus hacking group has launched targeted attacks against nuclear industry professionals using elaborate fake job interviews to deploy malware. Two employees at the same nuclear organization were targeted within weeks, highlighting the persistent threat to sensitive infrastructure.

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    LinkedIn's AI Reality Check: UK Study Reveals Gap Between Hype and Actual AI Adoption

    November 30, 2024 • 1 min read

    A revealing Ofcom report shows that over half of UK adults haven't used generative AI, with only 18% trusting AI outputs despite widespread professional networking hype. The study highlights a significant disparity between social media enthusiasm and real-world AI adoption rates.

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