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North Korea recruits Iranian developers for remote US work paid in crypto

  • —At least 14 Iranian developers recruited since 2024, two received US job offers
  • —Pay: $500 per month at the start, over $2,700 after employment, settled in crypto
  • —One group contacted 50+ Iranian developers on LinkedIn in a week
  • —CrowdStrike: North Korea stole $2.02 billion in crypto in 2025, up 51%
Why it matters: The scheme gives North Korea access to companies' internal networks and funds its weapons programs, raising the risk of crypto thefts.
Source: Digital Today
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