CrowdStrike reports a significant rise in North Koreans fraudulently securing remote IT positions at Western companies, with over 320 incidents identified in the past year—an increase of 220% from the previous year. The infiltrators employ fake identities and leverage AI for resume crafting and creating altered appearances for interviews. Their activities aim to generate funds for North Korea's nuclear weapons program and access sensitive company data for extortion. While the number of such operatives remains uncertain, estimates suggest thousands could be involved, prompting calls for improved hiring identity verification processes.
Researchers have identified over 320 incidents over the past 12 months where North Koreans gained fraudulent employment at Western companies, marking a 220% increase from last year.
The scheme involves using false identities and work histories to earn money for North Korea's nuclear weapons program while gaining access to companies for data theft.
North Korean IT workers, dubbed 'Famous Chollima,' utilize AI tools to create resumes and modify their appearance during remote job interviews.
To prevent hiring sanctioned workers, companies are encouraged to implement better identity verification processes during hiring.
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