Contagious Interview Campaign Compromises 30,000 Devices, Steals $10.71M in Crypto

North Korean threat actors behind the Contagious Interview campaign have compromised at least 30,000 devices across more than 100 countries. The campaign has resulted in the theft of funds or account credentials from over 7,000 cryptocurrency wallets. Total stolen cryptocurrency amounts to approximately $10.71 million. Primary targets include individual web designers, engineers, and cryptocurrency specialists. The findings were released via a joint cybersecurity advisory. The campaign represents a significant and ongoing state-sponsored cyber threat with both financial and espionage motivations. The scale and reach of the operation underscore the sophisticated capabilities of North Korean threat actors in conducting large-scale social engineering and malware campaigns.