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Aug 5, 2025
Dive into the cunning world of cybercrime as experts unveil how North Korean threat actors are using social engineering tactics to target job seekers. The team highlights evolving malware strains with advanced features that heighten vulnerabilities for tech professionals. Discover alarming trends in the intersection of cryptocurrency and cybercrime, with criminals exploiting the digital sector. The discussion also touches on the challenges of remote hiring, identity theft, and the critical need for vigilance in an increasingly complex threat landscape.
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The Missing Jalapeno Queso Mystery
- Dave Bittner staged a full detective routine after the double jalapeño queso disappeared from the fridge.
- Fridge camera footage later revealed the podcast producer grabbing the dip, and the hosts closed the case.
DPRK Shifted From Destruction To Theft
- Keith Mularski explains North Korea has shifted from destructive attacks to financially motivated cyber operations.
- That pivot now includes recruitment schemes, cryptocurrency theft, and more sophisticated supply-chain tactics.
Crypto Funds DPRK But Leaves Traces
- Keith Mularski and Selena Larson explain cryptocurrency finances DPRK operations and funds the regime.
- Selena notes blockchain visibility also helps analysts trace wallets, flows, and laundering connections.