Kraken Detects North Korean Hacker Seeking Engineering Role

A recent incident reveals the evolving tactics of state-sponsored cybercriminals as a North Korean hacker attempted to infiltrate Kraken’s systems using a job application ruse. The attacker targeted an engineering role, aiming to gain access to the company’s infrastructure through deception. Kraken swiftly identified the scheme by observing suspicious signs during the interview process, including inconsistent communication and unusual activity online.