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Fake Coding Tests Deliver OtterCookie-Aligned Malware Hidden in SVG Flag Images
North Korean threat actors linked to the Contagious Interview campaign have been observed employing steganography in SVG image files to conceal malicious payloads as part of a campaign using fake job postings and coding challenges.
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North Korean hackers have been linked to a campaign that uses fake coding tests to deliver malware. The campaign, which is associated with the Contagious Interview campaign, employs steganography in SVG image files to conceal malicious payloads.
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