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AI-Powered Drainer Scams Target IT Job Seekers via Malicious Repositories and Fake Recruiters

IT hiring has become a fertile ground for drainer scams that trick candidates into running malicious code under the guise of technical interviews. Scammers pose as recruiters on job platforms, offering roles that require downloading projects from private repositories or installing browser extensions for supposed corporate tools. These attacks often lead to crypto wallet drainers stealing funds, with victims reporting losses around $2000 in documented cases. AI tools are heavily used by attackers to generate realistic job postings, LinkedIn profiles, deepfake videos for calls, and obfuscated malicious code hidden in test assignments. Candidates are advised to inspect package.json, lock files, and CI/CD configurations before any execution and to use AI assistants like Claude for static analysis without running the code. The trend has grown amid mass layoffs and economic uncertainty, turning desperate job searches into opportunities for financial theft.

GitHub Removes 10,000 Malware Repositories After Public Exposure but Takes No Further Action

An investigation reveals that GitHub hosts thousands of repositories distributing trojanized ZIP archives, many of which have persisted for two years despite the platform's resources. The malicious repositories follow consistent patterns in README files, including specific headings and links to versioned archives hosted on githubusercontent.com. A detailed article and accompanying script published on Hacker News identified over 10,000 such repositories, prompting GitHub to delete only those specific entries. New repositories matching the same patterns continue to appear and remain active, with no additional proactive measures taken by the security team. The situation highlights questions about Microsoft's approach to automated detection and response on its subsidiary platform.

Microsoft Adds Option to Completely Disable Copilot Key in Windows 11

Microsoft is testing a new setting in experimental builds of Windows 11 that lets home users fully disable the dedicated Copilot key on compatible keyboards. The option, labeled Do nothing, appears in the Bluetooth and devices section under Keyboard settings and allows users to reassign the key away from launching the AI assistant. Enthusiast phantomofearth discovered the feature, which currently sits alongside choices for launching Microsoft 365 Copilot, performing a search, or executing a custom action. The rollout is gradual, with some Windows Insiders receiving the setting earlier than others. The Copilot key was introduced on new Windows laptops in 2024 as a replacement for the right Ctrl key to highlight AI PCs. Earlier this year Microsoft had already promised limited support for restoring the original Ctrl function, while users previously relied on third-party tools such as NoCopilotKey to prevent accidental activation.