North Korea's Covert IT Ops Infiltrate Western Firms with AI-Powered Deception

May 01, 2025
WIRED
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Summary

North Korea has been covertly deploying AI-powered IT workers posing as legitimate candidates to infiltrate Western firms, stealing jobs and sensitive data through sophisticated deception tactics that are challenging companies' defenses.

Key Points

  • North Korea has been secretly placing IT workers inside Western companies for years
  • With AI, their schemes to steal jobs and data are now more devious and effective
  • Companies are struggling to detect and thwart these fake candidates who appear highly qualified

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