MalwareApr 22, 2026
DPRK Fake Job Scams Self-Propagate in 'Contagious Interview'
North Korean fake job scams distribute RATs via compromised developer repositories.
Summary
North Korean threat actors are leveraging compromised developer repositories as self-propagating infection vectors to distribute remote access Trojans and malware through fake job recruitment schemes. The attack uses a worm-like mechanism dubbed 'Contagious Interview' that spreads malware to developers who interact with poisoned code repositories. This supply-chain attack targets software developers and combines social engineering with technical compromise.
Indicators of Compromise
- malware — RAT (Remote Access Trojan)
Entities
DPRK (North Korea) (threat_actor)Contagious Interview (campaign)Developer repositories (technology)