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This article details a social engineering campaign targeting software developers with fake job offers designed to distribute cross-platform Remote Access Trojans (RATs). The primary subject is cybersecurity threats specifically exploiting the AI-assisted coding workflows and trust inherent in developer communities, making it relevant to the broader context of AI safety and operational security.

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Hackers Use Fake LinkedIn Job Offers to Infect Developers With New Cross-Platform RATs

Cybersecurity NewsSeptember 9, 20264 min read

Software developers are being targeted with fake job offers that turn routine coding tests into a path for remote access malware. The campaign uses recruiter personas on LinkedIn and other employment platforms to deliver projects that appear safe enough to run. The operation is attributed to the Iran-linked group Mirage Kitten, also known as UNC1549. […] The post Hackers Use Fake LinkedIn Job Offers to Infect Developers With New Cross-Platform RATs appeared first on Cyber Security News.

Software developers are being targeted with fake job offers that turn routine coding tests into a path for remote access malware. The campaign uses recruiter personas on LinkedIn and other employment platforms to deliver projects that appear safe enough to run. The operation is attributed to the Iran-linked group Mirage Kitten, also known as UNC1549. It delivers NodeRabbit and PollCat, two newly documented remote access trojans that work on Windows, Linux,…

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