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North Koreans use fake names, scripts to land remote IT work for cash

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North Koreans use fake names, scripts to land remote IT work for cash

North Korean IT workers are employing sophisticated tactics, including fake names, forged documents, and counterfeit profiles, to secure remote IT jobs in Western tech companies. This elaborate subterfuge is orchestrated by the North Korean government to generate foreign currency for its nuclear missile program. The workers use scripted interview responses that highlight Western values of freedom of expression, which is highly restricted in their home country. The scheme involves the creation of fake profiles, resumes, and identities, with some workers using pseudonymous email and social media accounts. The effort highlights the extensive measures undertaken by North Korea to sustain its cash-strapped regime.

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