Kraken Detects North Korean Hacker Attempting to Infiltrate Firm

Crypto exchange Kraken has identified a potential infiltration attempt by a suspected North Korean hacker posing as a software engineer. The attempted intrusion started with a routine recruitment process but raised concerns due to multiple anomalies during the interview. Notably, the candidate’s online presence and behavior suggested real-time coaching, while accessing company systems through unconventional setups like colocated Mac desktops and VPNs.