Thehackernews DPRK Operatives Use LinkedIn to Target Remote IT Positions
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North Korean operatives are impersonating professionals on LinkedIn to apply for remote IT roles, utilizing real accounts to enhance their credibility. This strategy aims to infiltrate global organizations and generate revenue for the regime, marking a shift from previous tactics that relied on fabricated identities.
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2026-02-10
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