# WageMole: threat group profile

> WageMole is a threat group thought to operate from North Korea. Public reporting about it is still limited. This free profile brings together what is known about it, so you can judge the risk to you. It lists the other names the group goes by and links to every public report behind it.

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## At a glance

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Attack techniques | 0 |
| Thought to operate from | North Korea |
| Other names | 6 |
| Public reports | 4 |

## Who is WageMole?

WageMole is a threat group thought to operate from North Korea. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Also known as

Famous Chollima, UNC5267, Nickel Tapestry, Contagious Interview, Storm-1877, Void Dokkaebi

Security companies each give the same group their own name, so one group can have many.

### What public reporting says

> 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.

## Public reports about WageMole

- https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/two-campaigns-by-north-korea-bad-actors-target-job-hunters/
- https://www.zscaler.com/blogs/security-research/pyongyang-your-payroll-rise-north-korean-remote-workers-west
- https://unit42.paloaltonetworks.com/fake-north-korean-it-worker-activity-cluster/
- https://www.trendmicro.com/en_us/research/25/d/russian-infrastructure-north-korean-cybercrime.html

## Frequently asked questions

### Who is WageMole?

WageMole is a threat group thought to operate from North Korea. Public reporting about it is still limited.

### Where is WageMole thought to be based?

Public reporting places WageMole as operating from North Korea. Attribution is never certain: it rests on the tools, infrastructure and targets researchers have seen.

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