Nork Scammers Work the Blockchain to Steal Crypto From Software Job Hunters
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North Korean scammers are exploiting blockchain technology to steal cryptocurrency from job seekers in the software industry, highlighting the need for increased security measures.
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PaulHoule
3 months ago
All a good reason why you should have nothing to do with crypto. It just makes you a target.
gnabgib
3 months ago
Related: I almost got hacked by a 'job interview' (870 points, 1 day ago, 476 comments) https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=45591707
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