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North Korean 'WaterPlum' hackers stole $10.5M from job seekers across 100 countries

PCMag details FBI alert figures on infected PCs

2 Sep 18 12:06 PM · 5d ago · 2 posts · 1 source · development 2 of 3

PCMag's coverage of the FBI alert specifies that WaterPlum exploited at least 30,000 PCs in over 100 countries, primarily targeting web designers, engineers, and cryptocurrency, blockchain and Web3 specialists.

PCMag details FBI alert figures on infected PCs
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“From around December 2025 through July 2026, WaterPlum exploited at least 30,000 PCs in over 100 countries (including Japan and the United States)”

FBI advisory

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Reported in the same hours no headline names this development itself — these 2 claims were published in its stretch

  1. 2 outlets North Korean hackers infect thousands of devices across 100 countries as part of ‘WaterPlum’ campaign

    first by The Record from Recorded Future News, 5d ago · also The Record

  2. 1 outlet North Korea's fake job interviews infected 30,000 devices

    first by The Register, 5d ago

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