North Korean IT warriors increasingly target Europe, Google says


The North Korea workers, who refer to themselves as ‘warriors’, secure roles at companies to generate revenue for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, according to research by Google Threat Intelligence Group. — Reuters

North Korean IT workers are increasingly posing as remote freelancers from other countries to infiltrate companies in Europe, putting organisations at risk of espionage, data theft and disruption. 

The workers, who refer to themselves as "warriors,” secure roles at companies to generate revenue for the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, according to research by Google Threat Intelligence Group.

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