How a Fake Job Interview Nearly Installed Malware on My Computer

Summary

A developer shares a personal account of nearly falling victim to a sophisticated job interview scam where a fake blockchain company recruiter attempted to install malware through a coding test. The scammer used a legitimate-looking LinkedIn profile and professional messaging to gain trust, then sent a malicious coding challenge that would have executed malware on the victim's machine. The article serves as a cybersecurity warning for developers about this emerging threat vector.