North Korea

Fireblocks thwarted a sophisticated North Korean phishing campaign targeting crypto talent. Hackers impersonated Fireblocks recruiters, using fake job interviews and coding assignments to trick candidates into installing malware. This malware could grant attackers access to sensitive digital assets and production systems. Fireblocks collaborated with LinkedIn and law enforcement to identify and remove malicious profiles, highlighting the growing threat of AI-enhanced cyberattacks in the digital asset space.