Kraken Uncovers North Korea-Backed Hacking Attempt at Job Interview

In a concerning incident, cryptocurrency exchange Kraken revealed that a suspected North Korean hacker attempted to infiltrate the company by posing as an engineer during a job application process. The individual’s identity was discovered through a comprehensive investigation after raising red flags throughout the interview. 2023 saw a surge in these schemes, prompting Kraken to warn other crypto firms of this new tactic used by foreign governments.