Reality of DPRK IT Worker undermining the Japanese IT industry behind the scenes
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Reality of DPRK IT Worker undermining the Japanese IT industry behind the scenes
Investigation on “Bravemaster619” and Measures Companies Can Take
First edition created: 07/17/2022
Public English version created: 11/12/2023
This report expands on research published in an article in The New Yorker, which used publicly available information such as Google searches, social media profile information, and China-specific services to conduct the research.
Research Background
In an article published by The New Yorker in 2021, using the username Bravemaster619, a North Korean IT worker was reported to be working as a freelance programmer.
I have now revisited the article to gather evidence to bolster our case that this “Bravemaster619” is indeed a North Korean IT worker, which is not mentioned in the article, and have conducted the following investigation.
Key Findings
- In conclusion, Bravemaster619 is most likely a North Korean IT worker.
- I observed that Bravemaster619’s past work listed on his website includes transactions with a company in …
Investigation on “Bravemaster619” and Measures Companies Can Take
First edition created: 07/17/2022
Public English version created: 11/12/2023
This report expands on research published in an article in The New Yorker, which used publicly available information such as Google searches, social media profile information, and China-specific services to conduct the research.
Research Background
In an article published by The New Yorker in 2021, using the username Bravemaster619, a North Korean IT worker was reported to be working as a freelance programmer.
I have now revisited the article to gather evidence to bolster our case that this “Bravemaster619” is indeed a North Korean IT worker, which is not mentioned in the article, and have conducted the following investigation.
Key Findings
- In conclusion, Bravemaster619 is most likely a North Korean IT worker.
- I observed that Bravemaster619’s past work listed on his website includes transactions with a company in …