Phony job vacancy targets LinkedIn users with DarkGate malware

Job hunters should be on their guard. Researchers at security firm WithSecure have described how fake job opportunities are being posted on LinkedIn with the intent of spreading malware. A Vietnamese cybercrime gang is being blamed for a malware campaign that has seen bogus adverts posted on LinkedIn, pretending to be related to jobs at computer memory and gaming accessories firm Corsair. The attack has mostly targeted individuals based in the United States, United Kingdom, and India, who already hold social media management roles. By claiming to be hiring a Facebook Ads specialist at Corsair…

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