Sept 11, 2024 | The North Korean hacking group Lazarus has launched a new campaign targeting developers through fake coding tests. Posing as recruiters from prominent firms like Capital One, they lure victims via LinkedIn, tricking them into executing malicious code hidden in altered Python modules.
This campaign represents an evolution in Lazarus’ tactics, moving beyond financial institutions to target developer environments. Experts urge developers to implement Zero Trust principles, rigorous code reviews, and use sandbox environments to defend against this growing threat.
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