The Crypto Jobs platform showcases a deceptive job advertisement that forces candidates to install harmful software.
In Brief
The Crypto Jobs platform showcases a deceptive job advertisement that forces candidates to install harmful software, as highlighted by Metaverse Post.
This fraudulent company seeks out potential victims through job advertisements and offers 'testers' a chance to download a game that conceals malware.
It’s worth noting that the Crypto Jobs platform has a history of allowing fraudulent job postings. In July, another company called 'Neon War' advertised a remote position for an 'NFT/P2E blockchain developer'.
The Crypto Jobs platform showcases a deceptive job advertisement that forces candidates to install harmful software, drawing attention from Metaverse Post. This fraudulent company tries to lure victims with job adverts that promise 'testers' the chance to download a game packed with malware.
This job listing is categorized under the 'Premium Jobs' section, which suggests it was a paid advertisement. Eco Land claims to be recruiting remote beta testers, allegedly offering compensation of $175 per hour. reported As pointed out by blockchain investigator ZachXBT, Eco Tech Land operates as a scam site, attempting to infect users' devices with malware disguised as 'Eco Launcher.' Interestingly, a user on X (previously Twitter), identified as Leandro Henflen, reported that he managed to avoid the malware thanks to Mac's CleanMyMac feature.
Notably, the Crypto Jobs platform has seen similar fraudulent activities before. In July, a company named 'Neon War' had a job listing for a remote-position 'NFT/P2E blockchain developer,' falsely claiming to offer a salary of $2,000 per week. shared This instance saw the scammer try to engage the applicant through Discord. For the 'interview process,' the applicant was directed to join a private voice channel requiring verification. To verify their identity, applicants were prompted to download a launcher from the company's site, which would process their verification. When the applicant expressed hesitance due to their existing security settings, the company representative insisted on temporarily disabling their protection.
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In line with the Trust Project guidelines Valeria works as a reporter for Metaverse Post, concentrating on fundraising, AI, the metaverse, digital fashion, NFTs, and all things related to Web3.
