🚨 Security Alert🚨
North Korean hackers are escalating attacks on crypto firms (and their employees) with malicious PDFs posing as legitimate documents.
👉 These PDFs, once opened, install malware, granting unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data.
👉 The FBI has warned of these advanced social engineering tactics, stressing the need for vigilance.
👉 Now more than ever, Tier 1 cybersecurity measures are essential to protect assets in the crypto space, and it starts with knowledge.
𝗚𝗼𝗣𝗹𝘂𝘀 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀
If you receive an unsolicited PDF from a colleague or a cold DM, follow these steps:
1. Always confirm the sender's identity through a separate, trusted channel
2. Never open or download PDFs from unknown sources
3. Run all documents through up-to-date antivirus software
4. Make security a habit; share this guidance with colleagues to stay vigilant
#StaySafu and protect your digital future.
Via @Cointelegraph