Coinbase Among Firms Targeted by Lazarus Group in ClickFix Malware Attack on CeFi Job Seekers

In a chilling reminder of the persistent cyber threats facing the cryptocurrency industry, a recent report has shed light on the activities of the Lazarus Group, a notorious hacking collective linked to North Korea. The group has reportedly been using a sophisticated malware known as ’ClickFix’ to target job seekers in the centralized finance (CeFi) sector, with major crypto firms like Coinbase being impersonated in these attacks.

Lazarus Group Targets CeFi Job Seekers with ‘ClickFix’ Malware

A recent cybersecurity report by Sekoia revealed that the Lazarus Group, a North Korea-linked hacking group, is leveraging a tactic known as “ClickFix” to target job seekers in the cryptocurrency sector, particularly within centralized finance (CeFi). The group has shifted its focus to non-technical professionals, such as marketing and business development personnel, by impersonating major crypto firms like Coinbase, KuCoin, Kraken, and Tether. This approach marks an adaptation of the group’s earlier “Contagious Interview” campaign, which was previously aimed at developers and engineers in artificial intelligence and crypto-related roles.

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