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I Inspected My Take-Home Interview Project. It Was a Whole Operation
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A software developer recounts a suspicious recruitment experience involving a high-paying remote role that required a take-home coding assignment. Upon inspection, the developer discovered hidden files within the project repository, raising concerns about potential security risks.
A recruiter slid into my LinkedIn DMs last Thursday with a Python developer role. I was thrilled that someone had reached out directly, so I asked for more details. When he shared the role description, company name, and the estimated pay, I figured I had nothing to lose.
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