Undercover North Korean IT workers now steal data, extort employers
October 17, 2024 at 02:08PM North Korean IT professionals are deceiving Western companies to gain employment, access confidential data, and subsequently extort ransoms to prevent data leaks. Cybersecurity firms like Secureworks and KnowBe4 have identified these schemes, involving fraudulent identities and sophisticated tactics to cover their tracks. Companies are advised to be vigilant during hiring … Read more