💨 Abstract

The Justice Department reveals charges against a North Korean scheme where remote IT workers, posing as Americans, were hired by U.S. companies to fund the country’s weapons program. This national operation involved seizing assets and websites. Two cases, involving multiple U.S. and Chinese citizens, highlight how this scheme duped companies, including Fortune 500s, out of millions and accessed sensitive information. The allegations include creating fake identities and using enablers to facilitate access.

Courtesy: WTOP Staff