25 Apr, 2026

Fake Next.js job interview tests backdoor developer’s devices

A coordinated campaign targeting software developers with job-themed lures is using malicious repositories posing as legitimate Next.js projects and technical assessment materials, including recruiting coding tests. The attacker’s goal is to achieve remote code execution (RCE) on developer machines, exfiltrate sensitive data, and introduce additional payloads on compromised systems. Multiple execution triggers Next.js is a popular […]

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