IT Workers
Coverage of IT Workers in the Nexus archive.
- Ethereum-Funded Project Exposes 100 North Korean IT Workers in Crypto
An Ethereum-funded project has revealed 100 North Korean IT workers engaged in cryptocurrency activities. The discovery highlights the involvement of North Korean hackers in crypto-related operations, potentially impacting global cybersecurity efforts.
- Ethereum Foundation Helps Expose North Korean Workers That Infiltrated Crypto Firms
The Ethereum Foundation conducted a six-month program that identified approximately 100 North Korean IT workers infiltrating 53 cryptocurrency projects. The initiative aimed to counter cyber threats linked to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK).
- US nationals behind DPRK IT worker 'laptop farm' sent to prison
Two U.S. nationals were imprisoned for assisting North Korean IT workers to pose as U.S. residents and secure employment at over 100 companies, including Fortune 500 firms. The scheme involved fraudulent hiring practices and exploitation of remote work opportunities.