November 3, 2024 at 01:38PM The US Department of Justice charged six individuals in two fraud schemes involving IT contracts, defrauding the government of millions. The operations targeted various federal agencies, including the Department of Defense. In related news, an e-commerce fraud ring was disrupted, and Iranian hackers are using AI for new cyber threats. … Read more
October 18, 2024 at 06:40AM North Korean nationals posing as IT workers have been extorting employers by gaining insider access and stealing data. This highlights the security risks associated with hiring foreign IT professionals, particularly those from North Korea. **Meeting Takeaways:** 1. **Issue Identified:** North Korean nationals are posing as IT workers. 2. **Motivation:** They … Read more
August 9, 2024 at 03:33AM The U.S. Department of Justice has charged a man from Nashville for running a “laptop farm” to help North Korean actors obtain remote IT jobs with American and British companies. Matthew Isaac Knoot faces multiple charges and potential imprisonment. The scheme aimed to fund North Korea’s weapons program by defrauding … Read more