DPRK
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North Korean operatives apply to remote jobs using real LinkedIn accounts, security post says
North Korean operatives are applying for remote jobs using real LinkedIn accounts they impersonate, using verified workplace details to appear legitimate. Employers are advised to validate candidate email control and confirm account ownership before hiring.
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Okta says North Korean ‘IT worker’ scam is targeting healthcare, finance and AI hiring
Okta Threat Intelligence reported that nearly half of companies targeted by a North Korean-linked fake remote-worker scheme are outside IT, with rising activity in healthcare, finance and AI hiring; the firm tracked over 130 identities tied to more than 6,500 interviews from 2021 to mid-2025 and warned the sample likely understates the full scale.
