Fake job interview scams like the one that hit Binance are getting more sophisticated. Here are the new signs to watch for

Binance lost more than $6 billion in a hack partly traced to fake job interviews, underscoring how recruitment scams have grown more sophisticated. Fraudsters now pose as recruiters, often contacting candidates on messaging apps and sending malicious files or links disguised as interview materials or coding tests. The schemes target job seekers' credentials and devices, but can also expose employers, as the Binance incident showed when a compromised candidate or recruiter pathway opened a door to the exchange's systems. Job seekers should verify recruiters through official company channels, be wary of unsolicited outreach and early requests for sensitive data, and avoid running unknown files outside a sandbox. Watch for companies tightening interview verification and vendor-security checks as firms reassess how much trust they place in the hiring pipeline.