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Job Seekers Beware: Fraudulent Offers Conceal Dangerous Crypto Malware

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Cybersecurity firm Crowdstrike has uncovered a phishing scheme that targets job seekers by distributing cryptocurrency mining malware. Attackers send fraudulent recruitment emails and direct victims to a deceptive website where they are instructed to download a fake application. This application installs the XMRig cryptominer, which secretly uses the victim's system to mine Monero cryptocurrency. The attackers ensure persistence by installing the malware within critical system directories and employing scripts that reactivate it upon system restart. Crowdstrike has advised job seekers to validate all recruitment communications through official channels and to avoid engaging with unsolicited emails or unknown online sources. They also recommend implementing endpoint protection systems, providing phishing education, and monitoring network activity for abnormal behavior to combat such threats.

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