Hackers are using fake job postings to scam and deploy malware to steal crypto assets

Security researcher Taylor Monahan, also known as Tay, revealed that crypto hackers have found a clever new way to trick victims into downloading malware that can allow hackers to access victims' computers and empty their wallets, or cause other significant losses. He said that the hackers would first impersonate a recruiter for a well-known crypto company and offer the target a salary of $200,000 to $350,000. However, instead of tricking the target into opening a PDF containing malware or downloading video calling software disguised as malware, the method asks the victim to follow instructions to fix microphone and video access problems, "If you follow their instructions, you're done." The malicious attackers would first ask the interviewee a series of long interview questions, and then ask the last question, which needs to be recorded as a video in "Willo | Video Interview". However, the victim will find that there is a problem with granting microphone and camera access and will be told that they have encountered a caching problem, and then provide a disguised "solution". Monahan said that the malware provides attackers with "backdoor" access to the victim's device and may drain their cryptocurrency funds. He added that the malware attack works on Mac, Windows and Linux operating systems. (Cointelegraph)