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importantSYS.SOURCE: TechCrunch2026-08-11T13:40:30Z

FBI Investigates North Korean IT Employee in U.S. Federal Agency

The FBI is investigating how a North Korean IT worker was hired by a U.S. federal agency, highlighting vulnerabilities in employment screening processes. This case underscores North Korea's ongoing efforts to exploit remote work opportunities for financial gain and intellectual property theft.

The investigation shows that North Koreans are able to infiltrate government agencies, as well as private organizations and crypto exchanges.

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