Biz hired, and fired, a fake North Korean IT worker – then the ransom demands began
October 18, 2024 at 12:33AM Companies increasingly hire North Korean operatives disguised as IT contractors, who exfiltrate data and demand ransoms after being dismissed for poor performance. Secureworks highlights this emerging trend in cyber extortion, urging firms to verify candidates thoroughly, restrict remote software use, and be cautious of suspicious hiring practices. ### Meeting Takeaways: … Read more