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North Korea uses foreign IT workers to pass job interviews

North Korea is reportedly using foreign IT workers to obtain employment by passing job interviews.

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The tactic can enable covert access to foreign companies and generate funds for North Korea while complicating cybersecurity screening.

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  1. North Korea using foreign IT workers to pass job interviews ↗cointelegraph.com · Recorded source date: Sep 12, 2026, 8:32 PM UTC

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