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North Korea targeting blockchain, cryptocurrency companies.

The advisory describes the recent activities of the Lazarus Group, who specialize in advanced persistent threats and target organizations in the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries.

A previous advisory has already been published about cryptocurrency exchanges and financial service companies being targeted by Lazarus.

The messages often promise lucrative job opportunities in order to entice the targeted employee to download malware-laced cryptocurrency applications which the U.S. government refers to as TraderTraitor.

"We've certainly seen attacks focused on cryptocurrency before, and malicious software isn't new. It's important that readers understand that this alert isn't about a new technology, but increased attack activity. It's easy to think that you're not going to fall for a phishing email, but the data shows that malicious emails continue to be successful for attackers. Better to be overly cautious than compromised."

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