North Korean hackers are expanding their remote IT job scams from the US to Europe, driven by US efforts to crack down on this activity. Google security researchers revealed that these hackers have created numerous fake personas to apply for jobs, particularly targeting the defense and government sectors. They've found work in countries such as Germany and Portugal while using various job platforms. This scheme is believed to be sponsored by North Korean authorities to fund government programs, including weapons development, representing a significant shift in their operational focus towards Europe.
These factors have instigated a global expansion of IT worker operations, with a notable focus on Europe, as US efforts to crack down intensify.
The IT worker actively sought employment with multiple organizations within Europe, particularly those within the defense industrial base and government sectors.
In other cases, Google's security researchers uncovered the suspected North Koreans looking for employment in Germany and Portugal while using login credentials for European job hiring sites.
North Korea has been sponsoring the scheme to generate funds for government programs, including weapons development.
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