North Korean Fake IT Workers More Aggressively Extorting Enterprises - SecurityWeek

North Korean fake IT workers are increasingly extorting their employers, stealing sensitive data, and facilitating cybercrime to generate revenue for the Pyongyang regime. This escalation in tactics, observed since mid-2024, is a response to law enforcement actions, sanctions, and increased media coverage impacting their schemes. Businesses are advised to enhance security measures to protect against these evolving threats.