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North Korean Hackers Target Journalists in Phishing Scheme

4/3/2026

Summary

Story summary

In late March 2026, Fortune’s IT warned of a phishing attempt linked to North Korean hackers after a journalist downloaded a file.
The journalist faced a fake Zoom call prompting a software update.
Security expert Taylor Monahan confirmed link and script were tied to North Korea.
The scheme impersonates crypto-industry contacts to steal credentials, and the journalist’s hedge fund investor source was hacked via Telegram, while both wiped their devices.

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Story summary

In late March 2026, Fortune’s IT warned of a phishing attempt linked to North Korean hackers after a journalist downloaded a file.
The journalist faced a fake Zoom call prompting a software update.
Security expert Taylor Monahan confirmed link and script were tied to North Korea.
The scheme impersonates crypto-industry contacts to steal credentials, and the journalist’s hedge fund investor source was hacked via Telegram, while both wiped their devices.