Developers Beware: Rising Web3 Job Scam and HiveApp Malware

Scammers posing as a Web3 company targeted me with a fake job interview and tried to get me to install malware disguised as a video-conferencing app called HiveApp. I break down how the scam worked and how to protect yourself.

Key takeaways

• The scam used fake team members, Telegram recruiting and an unfamiliar meeting app hiding an obfuscated script.
• Red flags: pressure to install obscure tools, requests to run terminal commands, and hostility when you don’t.
• The same actors run multiple domains, so report them on every abuse platform you can.
• Use network and ransomware monitoring tools, and verify unfamiliar sites before engaging.