The North Korean IT worker scam has garnered attention from security experts and human resources professionals worldwide. Reports indicate that this scheme is not limited to the U.S.; it is spreading to Europe and even involving serious abuses. Fraudulent workers are involved in extortion while boosting the North Korean regime's finances. Recruitment challenges are heightened by the use of generative artificial intelligence, with scammers creating deepfake candidates who can successfully infiltrate hiring processes, as noted by Pindrop's experiences with applicants.
The rogue North Korean IT worker scam has piqued the interest of security experts and human resources professionals across the UK, the US and around the world.
Fraudulent North Korean workers have been observed conducting extortion operations in addition to drawing down their salaries to help boost the isolated regime's coffers.
Fraudsters and other threat actors are now turning to generative artificial intelligence, using large language models and deepfake videos to create plausible candidates.
Pindrop discovered a deepfake candidate who 'applied' not just once, but twice, showcasing the challenges recruiters face.
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