DPRK IT Workers Expanding in Scope and Scale
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DPRK IT Workers Expanding in Scope and Scale
Google Threat Intelligence Group
Written by: Jamie Collier
Since our September 2024 report outlining the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) IT worker threat, the scope and scale of their operations has continued to expand. These individuals pose as legitimate remote workers to infiltrate companies and generate revenue for the regime. This places organizations that hire DPRK IT workers at risk of espionage, data theft, and disruption.
In collaboration with partners, Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has identified an increase of active operations in Europe, confirming the threat's expansion beyond the United States. This growth is coupled with evolving tactics, such as intensified extortion campaigns and the move to conduct operations within corporate virtualized infrastructure.
On The March: IT Workers Expand Globally with a Focus on Europe
DPRK IT workers' activity across multiple countries now establishes them as a global threat. While the United States remains a key …
Google Threat Intelligence Group
Written by: Jamie Collier
Since our September 2024 report outlining the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) IT worker threat, the scope and scale of their operations has continued to expand. These individuals pose as legitimate remote workers to infiltrate companies and generate revenue for the regime. This places organizations that hire DPRK IT workers at risk of espionage, data theft, and disruption.
In collaboration with partners, Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has identified an increase of active operations in Europe, confirming the threat's expansion beyond the United States. This growth is coupled with evolving tactics, such as intensified extortion campaigns and the move to conduct operations within corporate virtualized infrastructure.
On The March: IT Workers Expand Globally with a Focus on Europe
DPRK IT workers' activity across multiple countries now establishes them as a global threat. While the United States remains a key …