According to the new one Report With Sentinelone, a California-based cybersecurity company, Apple recently updated its built-in anti-virus software called Xprotect to block North Korea-related ferret malware.
The malware family, first discovered in December, can configure the system and steal funds from crypto wallets.
North Korean bad actors usually posed as recruiters for famous companies on LinkedIn, a job-centric business platform. They usually invite potential victims with attractive pay ranges and are more likely to fall into traps.
After exchanging several messages with the victim on LinkedIn, they send them a link and continue the video interview via a seemingly clean site.
When a potential employee tries to record a video, multiple processes and threads access the cache simultaneously, informing you that the camera and microphone are blocked. To fix the issue, you will be asked to open the terminal app and copy the special commands that are supposed to upgrade the latest drivers for MacOS.
Hackers aim to set up a backdoor that will allow some scammed victims to release cryptocurrency wallets.
According to RegisterNorth Koreans stole a code totalling $659 million last year.
Last year, an unidentified IT company Face A ransom request after unconsciously hiring a North Korean employee who falsified his qualifications and history of employment.
That was the case in 2023 It has been reported North Korean hackers were pretending to be LinkedIn metallic scooters.
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