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    Recruitment portal access via anonymizing VPN/proxy inconsistent with applicant

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    Ibrahim Saud@tektrix
    •updated Sep 22, 2026•1•0•6

    Detects user authentication events to recruitment, career, or applicant-tracking applications where the connection originates from an anonymizing proxy, VPN, or datacenter IP address. This behavior has been observed as a precursor to North Korean IT worker recruitment fraud, where attackers mask their true geographic location to gain unauthorized employment.

    Microsoft Sentinel (KQL)

    Tags

    T1078 - Valid AccountsTA0005 - StealthTA0003 - PersistenceAuthentication AttemptApplication EventAzureSaas ApplicationAzure Signin Logskql

    Found in

    • WaterPlum Group Targets IT Professionals via Contagious Interview CampaignLast updated Sep 21, 2026
    • WaterPlum North Korean Group Targeting IT ProfessionalsLast updated Sep 19, 2026
    • WaterPlum North Korean Group Targeting IT ProfessionalsLast updated Sep 19, 2026
    • WaterPlum North Korean Group Targeting IT ProfessionalsLast updated Sep 19, 2026
    • WaterPlum North Korean Group Targeting IT ProfessionalsLast updated Sep 19, 2026

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