North Korea recruits foreigners to infiltrate US crypto firms
- —Foreigners take interviews for North Korean operators for about $500 a month in cryptocurrency
- —Target positions: software, mobile, and blockchain application development at US companies
- —Damage from North Korea-linked thefts in 2025 estimated at $2.02 billion, up 51%
- —In March, OFAC sanctioned 6 individuals and 2 entities linked to IT worker networks
Why it matters: The scheme shifts the attack point to hiring: even a secure smart contract won't help with insider access, so companies need enhanced candidate vetting.
Source: CryptoActu