The Great Pretenders: How North Korean Scammers Are Hijacking Remote IT Jobs The latest numbers from Endorsed, a San Francisco based identity verification startup, paint a disturbing picture of just how brazen and widespread North Korean cyber scams have become.
Over half of all remote IT job applications now carry the hallmarks of these imposters, with 44% flagged as high risk in the second quarter of this year alone.
These scammers don't stand out like a sore thumb; they blend in seamlessly with legitimate applicants, using familiar names, cities, employers, and even alma maters to create an air of authenticity.