How to compromise your system with a job interview
Summary
This article details a phishing-based job interview scam that delivers a remote-code execution payload and a multi-stage malware loader. It explains how attackers use obfuscated code and external endpoints to exfiltrate data, including credentials and browser wallets, and highlights the practical risks of accepting offers from dubious recruiters. Practical mitigations include rotating credentials, auditing access, and using isolated environments to test unfamiliar code before execution.