How a North Korean fake IT worker tried to infiltrate a U.S. company
CNBCยท2025-07-30 16:00
Security Breach & Response - Cyber security company inadvertently hired a North Korean IT worker using a stolen US identity [1] - IT security detected a password-stealing Trojan trying to be installed within 10-15 minutes of the employee turning on the laptop [2] - The company locked down the laptop within 31 minutes of detection, preventing any further action [3] Hiring & Verification Process - The company conducted phone interviews that went well and requested credentials for background verification [1][2] - The new employee provided weird excuses that didn't make sense [3]