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North Korea’s fake tech workers now targeting Europe

DPRK IT workers are globally expanding operations, notably increasing activity in Europe since late October 2024.
Heightened awareness and US law enforcement actions are driving the expansion and tactic evolution of DPRK IT workers.
DPRK IT workers seek employment across Europe, particularly in defense and government, using fake personas and credentials.
DPRK IT workers use online platforms and cryptocurrency to obscure their identities and receive payments.
The expansion and tactic evolution of DPRK IT workers suggests they are adaptable and determined to maintain revenue streams.

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Bloomberg

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North Korean IT Warriors Increasingly Target Europe, Google Says

North Korean IT workers are increasingly posing as remote freelancers from other countries to infiltrate companies in Europe, putting organizations at risk of espionage, data theft and disruption.

2 days ago·United States

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NK News

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North Korean IT workers boost European schemes through network of ‘facilitators’

North Korea’s overseas IT workers are reportedly expanding their European operations to raise illicit funds for the regime’s goals with the support of “facilitators,” while simultaneously ramping up extortion campaigns against companies they have infiltrated. Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) said in a report released on Wednesday that DPRK IT worker operations have advanced rapidly […]

2 days ago·Seoul, Korea, Republic of

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The Register

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North Korea’s fake tech workers now targeting Europe

: With help from UK operatives, because it’s getting tougher to run the scam in the USA

2 days ago

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PC Mag

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As US Cracks Down, North Koreans Target Europe With Remote Work Scams

Google’s security researchers spot suspected North Koreans looking for employment in Germany and Portugal while using login credentials for European job hiring sites.

2 days ago·United States

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BleepingComputer

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North Korean IT worker army expands operations in Europe

North Korea's IT workers have expanded operations beyond the United States and are now increasingly targeting organizations across Europe.

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The Stack

North Korean IT frauds target Europe after US cover blown

European companies should be more vigilant of IT threats from within, Google has warned, after its intelligence team found increased activity from North Korean IT workers using fake and stolen identities. One affected worker told The Stack a deepfaked version of him even made it to the interview stage for top AI roles.The threat posed by these fake personas was raised last year, but campaigns have persisted and moved their focus to Europe thanks…

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