In recent months, scammers have become more active, targeting job seekers in Russia. According to the DLBI vulnerability and data leak intelligence service, six new fraud schemes were identified in May and June 2025. They threaten user security.
One of the most common schemes is the use of test tasks. Attackers send potential victims files containing malicious programs that steal login credentials. The information obtained is then used to hack email inboxes and messengers, and may also be sold on the black market.
In addition, in June, scammers began conducting fake online interviews. Victims were redirected to fake Google Meet pages, where they entered their credentials, losing access to all resources associated with their Google account, including Gmail. In the same month, new schemes related to downloading malicious programs appeared. For example, IT specialists were offered to compile a test task from source code, and other users were offered to download a program that supposedly checks the computer for viruses.
All these fraudulent schemes are actively distributed through Telegram channels dedicated to job search, which makes them especially dangerous for those who are looking for a new job. Be careful and check the information before sending your data.
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