The article discusses the challenges companies face in attracting and hiring new employees while navigating security risks posed by foreign adversaries. Nation-states like Iran and Russia are employing trained IT workers to impersonate remote employees, infiltrating organizations to steal sensitive information. Alex Holden, CISO of Hold Security, emphasizes the importance of identifying warning signs during the hiring process, as many of these threat actors present red flags that can alert informed employers. The article encourages companies to remain vigilant and adapt to the evolving threat landscape during recruitment.
"Adversarial nation-states are using trained IT workers to pose as remote workers, robbing companies of money and sensitive data."
"The threat actors assume identities of real people, often stealing them from dark web markets to create a professional presence."
"Fake employees can often be identified by certain minor discrepancies during the hiring process that hiring personnel should be aware of."
"These adversaries pose a significant risk as remote work becomes more established, underlining the need for vigilance during the hiring process."
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