Latest / The Digital Warfare Podcast
EP. 165: North Korean Fake Job Interviews Compromise 30,000 Devices Worldwide
Summary
A newly publicized multinational government advisory details the scale of the North Korean WaterPlum, or Contagious Interview, operation. Authorities say the actors compromised at least 30,000 PCs in more than 100 countries between approximately December 2025 and July 2026.
The campaign targets technology professionals through fake recruitment approaches and technical interviews. Victims can be persuaded to download malicious projects, execute code or troubleshoot supposed technical problems. The malware can steal credentials, cryptocurrency information and other sensitive data…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.