Are North Korean IT Remote Workers Targeting Crypto Firms? Here’s What We Know
According to the US Government, North Korean IT workers are flooding the freelance market. It’s illegal for US businesses to employ them, but, what if they have no idea they’re doing it? In this new remote work world we’re living in, it’s completely possible. The North Korean workers are targeting all kinds of technology-focused businesses, but of course, the CNN report on the matter focused on cryptocurrency firms. “It’s an elaborate money-making scheme that relies on front companies, contractors and deception to prey on a volatile industry that is always on the hunt for top talent.....
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