How a North Korean fake IT worker tried to infiltrate a U.S. company

Job-seeking impostors, including deepfakes, are exploiting the remote work trend, defrauding U.S. companies and potentially threatening U.S. national security, according to experts.

While fraudulent job seekers can originate from anywhere, fake candidates with ties to North Korea have drawn significant headlines in recent months.

Post from CNBC on July 30, 2025