North Korean IT workers
Coverage of North Korean IT workers in the Nexus archive.
- Inside the fake crypto startup that fooled North Korean IT workers
Suspected North Korean IT workers were drawn into a fake crypto startup. The article reports that these workers participated without knowing that their every action was being monitored and tracked to extract valuable intelligence.
- Researchers Built a Fake Crypto Startup and Hired Three Suspected North Korean IT Workers
Security researchers created a cryptocurrency startup and hired three suspected North Korean IT workers as part of their investigation. The company's virtual machines were recording every action, and one hire claimed to live in Pasadena, Texas, while providing credentials from California and New York.
- Podcast claims North Korean IT workers are infiltrating U.S. companies
The podcast 'To Catch a Thief' is returning with an episode examining how North Korean IT workers are being hired as remote developers in U.S. companies. Host Nicole Perlroth discusses her reporting on the topic with CBS News.
- Ethereum Foundation Uncovers 100 North Korean IT Workers Infiltrating Crypto Companies
The Ethereum Foundation has identified 100 North Korean IT workers infiltrating cryptocurrency companies, raising concerns about cybersecurity threats. The discovery highlights potential state-sponsored activities targeting the crypto sector.
- Ethereum Foundation-funded program exposes 100 DPRK workers in crypto
The Ethereum Foundation-funded Ketman Project identified 100 North Korean IT workers involved in cryptocurrency and alerted approximately 53 projects employing DPRK operatives. The initiative aims to expose and mitigate security risks posed by North Korean cyber activities in the crypto space.