Developers in 2025 are getting targeted by a new scam where fake job interviews and take-home assignments contain hidden malware designed to hack your laptop the moment you run the project. In this video, I break down exactly how I almost got hacked, what the code looked like, how these attackers hide malicious payloads inside “interview test” repos, and how you can protect yourself during this brutal 2025 job market. If you're job hunting right now, PLEASE watch this till the end. It could save your SSH keys, credentials, and crypto wallets. CHAPTERS 0:00 - Intro 0:24 - The Setup - My experience 1:05 - Hack Explained 1:48 - Another case 2:23 - Aftermath - psychology 2:38 - Staying vigilant 3:05 - Issue with AI for protection 3:39 - Steps to ensure 4:15 - Sharing & Conclusion David dodda blog: #jobhunting #softwaredevelopment #jobinterview #layoffs #ai #jobsearch #jobscam #hacked #cybersecurity #nodejs #developers #jobmarket #interviewtips