Odaily Planet Daily News Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) released a report saying that North Korean hackers posing as remote technicians are expanding their infiltration operations to non-US blockchain projects such as the UK. Due to tightened US regulations, they have established a global network of false identities to continue to obtain funds and expand the scope of their activities.
These fake personnel have participated in multiple Web3 projects including Solana and Anchor smart contract development, and are also involved in projects such as building blockchain talent markets and AI blockchain applications. Collier pointed out that these people impersonated legitimate employees to obtain salaries, and after being fired, they extorted by leaking source code and other means.
Previously, the US Department of Justice had prosecuted two North Korean nationals for remote work fraud schemes from 2018 to 2024, affecting at least 64 US companies. (Cointelegraph)