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MetaMask: Consensys accidentally hires developer linked to North Korea

Consensys unknowingly hired a North Korean developer for a month.

Published 7sem2 sourcesConfirmedNotableupdated 4j
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The fact

The individual accessed MetaMask's code before being identified in April 2026.

The incident raises concerns about security in blockchain recruitment processes.

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Why it matters

Cet incident met en lumière les risques de sécurité dans le recrutement des entreprises blockchain, un secteur déjà ciblé par des acteurs étatiques malveillants.

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