North Korea’s 🇰🇵 IT worker scams are getting more sophisticated, while Western defenses remain reactive. Over 1,000 emails and new personas tied to DPRK operatives have been exposed, revealing lavish lifestyles, AI-generated fake identities, and state-level monitoring.
TL;DR
🕵️ Researchers exposed key operatives and email networks
🧠 DPRK IT workers use AI, stolen IDs, and fake personas
🎭 Operatives get autonomy, luxury, and state protection
📡 Internal surveillance and quotas drive risky behavior
https://www.wired.com/story/north-korean-it-worker-scams-exposed/
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