Fake interview repo-clone scam sparks safety awareness and reverse hiring trick

A fake interview scam asks candidates to clone an unknown GitHub repo and share their screen, with rejected candidates pressured and blocked. Some now flip the trick to screen for candidates who safely isolate suspicious commands in a sandbox.

2026-11-14 ~ 2026-11-14 · 2 related posts

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