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BleepingComputer

BleepingComputer

Fake password manager coding test used to hack Python developers

BleepingComputer
Summary
Nutrition label

71% Informative

North Korean hacker group Lazarus posing as recruiters are baiting Python developers with coding test project for password management products that include malware.

The hackers direct candidates to find a bug in a password manager application, submit their fix, and share a screenshot as proof of their work.

The instructions are meant to provide a sense professionalism and legitimacy to the whole process.

VR Score

60

Informative language

53

Neutral language

59

Article tone

semi-formal

Language

English

Language complexity

67

Offensive language

not offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

not detected

Time-value

medium-lived

Source diversity

1

Affiliate links

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