Web3 Job Scam Alert: Malicious Code Disguised as GitHub Repository

According to PANews, a recent disclosure by SlowMist highlights a scam involving a purported Web3 team from Ukraine. A community member was asked to clone a GitHub repository during a job interview, which they wisely declined. The analysis revealed that the repository contained a backdoor. If cloned and executed, it would load malicious code, install harmful dependencies, and steal sensitive browser and wallet data, such as Chrome extension storage and potential mnemonic phrases, leaking them to the attacker's server. This incident underscores the importance of vigilance and the need to avoid running unverified code.