🚨 North Korean hacker group Konni is leveraging AI-generated PowerShell malware to target blockchain developers in Japan, Australia, and India.
The attack begins with a Discord-hosted ZIP file containing a PDF lure and a malicious shortcut. Once executed, a sophisticated PowerShell backdoor is deployed, featuring advanced evasion, persistence, and remote access capabilities. This marks a strategic shift as Konni moves from targeting political entities to focusing on blockchain and cryptocurrency development environments, aiming for broader downstream access and potential supply chain compromise.
The campaign highlights the growing use of AI tools in accelerating malware creation and the increasing threat to blockchain projects worldwide. Developers and security teams should stay vigilant as attackers adopt more advanced, AI-driven tactics. 🔒🖥️
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