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Fake crypto recruitment tests

A supposed employer asks an applicant to install software, clone a repository or run a coding task.

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  1. Overview
  2. Why it matters
  3. What to check
  4. Sources

Overview

A supposed employer asks an applicant to install software, clone a repository or run a coding task.

Why it matters

The file steals browser sessions, wallet keys or developer credentials under cover of a technical interview.

What to check

Verify the company and recruiter independently; isolate samples and preserve repository, commit and package hashes.

Sources

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