North Korean Hackers Steal Millions from US Companies Using Fake Identities

The Department of Justice announced coordinated actions against the North Korean government's schemes to fund its regime through remote IT work for US companies. This involved indictments, arrests, searches of numerous 'laptop farms' across multiple states, and the seizure of financial accounts and fraudulent websites. North Korean actors, aided by individuals in other countries, used stolen and fake identities to obtain employment with over 100 US companies, stealing sensitive information including military technology and cryptocurrency. One scheme alone resulted in over $900,000 in stolen virtual currency. The actions highlight the threat of North Korea using cyber operations to evade sanctions and fund its weapons programs.