These fake US government job ads are spreading more malware

Cybercriminals are preying on job seekers in the United States and New Zealand to distribute Cobalt Strike beacons, but also other viruses and malware (opens in new tab), as well. 

Researchers from Cisco Talos claim an unknown threat actor is sending out multiple phishing lures via email, assuming the identity (opens in new tab) of the US Office of Personnel Management (OPM), as well as the New Zealand Public Service Association (PSA).