WageMole is a threat actor attributed to KP, also known as CL-STA-0240, Operation Contagious Interview, SoftGlide LLC. This group is tracked in the Strobes VI threat intelligence database.

What vulnerabilities does WageMole exploit?

WageMole is known to exploit 4 CVEs. View the full list on the Strobes VI threat actor profile page.

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WageMole

Also known as: CL-STA-0240, Operation Contagious Interview, SoftGlide LLC, DeceptiveDevelopment, Storm-0287, North Korean Threat Actors, TAG-121, TAG-120, Wagemole, Storm-1877, UNC5267, Contagious Interview Actors, NICKEL TAPESTRY, Contagious Interview, BlockNovas LLC, DEV#POPPER, Nickel Tapestry, Void Dokkaebi, Tenacious Pungsan, WaterPlum, Famous Chollima, UNC5342, Angeloper Agency, DPRK Job Lure, CL-STA-0241, PurpleBravo, Jasper Sleet, Gwisin Gang

KPInformation theft and espionage

Exploited CVEs

Overview

WageMole is a North Korean state-sponsored APT that employs social engineering and technology to secure remote job opportunities in Western countries, leveraging stolen personal data from the Contagious Interview campaign. Threat actors create fake identities, including passports and driver's licenses, and prepare study guides for interviews, often utilizing generative AI for well-structured responses. They target small to mid-sized businesses and utilize job platforms like Upwork and Indeed, while employing automation scripts for account creation. WageMole's activities include sharing code within their group and requesting payments through platforms like PayPal to conceal their identity.

Exploited Vulnerabilities

CVE ID	Action
CVE-2024-1708