It came to EPSO’s attention that cybercrime groups have been targeting potential candidates to EPSO competitions with sophisticated cyberattacks. These attacks take place predominantly via LinkedIn, where these groups create fake profiles and then reach out to unsuspecting candidates. This includes sending malicious files, infected PDF documents, and seemingly innocuous materials such as coding tests embedded with malware.

If you have been the recipient of such outreach attempts please note that EPSO does not engage directly with candidates via social media platforms (with job offers) nor does it send PDFs or executable files for candidates to download and use via those same platforms.

We advise you to:

1. Remain Cautious of Unsolicited Contact, especially from individuals claiming to represent EPSO.
2. Don’t Download Unsolicited Files, especially PDFs or executables, from untrusted or unexpected sources.
3. Use Antivirus Software and regularly update reputable antivirus software on your devices.

If you receive contact via LinkedIn, or any other social media platform, claiming to be from an EPSO recruiter about a job offer, please note that this not in line with EPSO’s working practices and should be dismissed or verified via a reliable, independent source: Contact us | EU Careers (europa.eu)