Fake CrowdStrike Recruiters Distribute Malware Via Phishing Emails

Category	Details
Threat Actors	Unidentified; impersonating CrowdStrike recruiters.
Campaign Overview	Phishing campaign targeting job seekers with fake recruitment emails claiming to be from CrowdStrike. Victims are tricked into downloading a malicious application disguised as a CRM tool, leading to the installation of the XMRig cryptominer.
Target Regions (or Victims)	Job seekers, especially those interested in cybersecurity positions or roles with CrowdStrike.
Methodology	Phishing emails with links to a fake website mimicking CrowdStrike’s branding. Victims download a malicious application that installs cryptomining malware.
Products Targeted	Devices running Windows and macOS.
Malware Reference	XMRig cryptominer.
Tools Used	• Malicious executable written in Rust. • Batch script for persistence. • Fake error messages to avoid detection. • Scanning for malware analysis tools and virtualization environments.
Vulnerabilities Exploited	Human vulnerabilities: phishing and social engineering targeting job seekers.
TTPs	• Impersonation of CrowdStrike. • Fake recruitment emails with links to malicious websites. • Delivery of cryptomining malware disguised as legitimate applications. • System checks to evade detection.
Attribution	Comparison with similar campaigns suggests potential use of techniques previously seen by the North Korean Lazarus group, though no direct attribution made.
Recommendations	• Verify authenticity of job offers. • Avoid downloading software from unverified sources. • Use official company websites for career opportunities. • Train employees on phishing tactics. • Employ endpoint protection solutions.
Source	Hackread

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