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North Korean Hacker Infiltrates U.S. Firm: The Remote Worker Who Wasn’t
KnowBe4 discovered a North Korean threat actor posing as a remote software engineer using a stolen identity and AI-augmented images. Despite sophisticated tactics, the company detected the scam when malware was loaded onto an Apple laptop. No data was compromised, though the incident highlighted vulnerabilities…
Hot Take:
This is the cybersecurity equivalent of a catfishing scandal, except the catfish is a North Korean hacker and the dating app is your company’s payroll. Swipe left on shady remote hires, folks!
Key Points:
- KnowBe4 hired a remote software engineer who turned out to be a North Korean hacker.
- The hacker used a stolen identity and AI-enhanced images to pass background checks and interviews.
- Suspicious activities on a company-issued Apple laptop triggered an internal investigation.
- The hacker used a Raspberry Pi to download malware and manipulate session history files.
- KnowBe4 shared its findings with the FBI and Mandiant, concluding the hacker was operating from North Korea.
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