# International Agencies Warn Against North Korean Cyberattacks

International security agencies including the FBI, Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center, and allied partners from Japan, Australia, and Germany have issued a coordinated warning about the North Korean hacker group WaterPlum exploiting job seekers by impersonating employers to steal sensitive data and cryptocurrency. This group has compromised over 30,000 devices worldwide and illicitly transferred nearly $11 million in cryptocurrency to North Korea. Authorities have made progress dismantling some of the group's infrastructure but emphasize the need for enhanced international cooperation to counter these cyber threats.

- Procurement professionals should prioritize cybersecurity solutions that detect and mitigate sophisticated social engineering and cryptocurrency theft tactics.
- Government agencies may require enhanced vetting and monitoring tools for recruitment platforms and contractor onboarding processes to prevent exploitation.
- Contractors in IT and cybersecurity sectors can expect increased demand for services related to threat intelligence, incident response, and infrastructure hardening.
- Organizations should evaluate partnerships with federal and allied cyber defense entities to align with evolving threat mitigation strategies and compliance requirements.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** September 18, 2026

### Government Entities
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
- Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center
- Japanese Authorities
- Australian Authorities
- German Authorities

### Sources
- [International security agencies warn about North Korean hackers exploiting job seekers to steal crypto, data | CyberScoop](https://cyberscoop.com/north-korea-waterplum-job-seeker-crypto-attacks) - CyberScoop