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Targeted Malware Campaigns Against Rust Developers

The Rust Foundation reports a targeted malware campaign against Rust programming language developers, ongoing since June.

Multiple prominent developers have already been targeted by attempted attacks. The foundation provides few details about the scope of the campaign but emphasizes that the attacks are highly targeted.

Attackers approach victims via personal video calls, often in the context of job applications. They try to persuade them to install software, such as an audio codec, with the aim of taking over devices and accounts to publish malware.

The foundation warns developers about this phishing method. While such tactics are often associated with North Korea, there is no clear evidence that this country is behind this specific campaign. The foundation does not yet link the current attacks to previous supply chain attacks.

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