Surge in North Korean IT Espionage and Cyber Scams in the Past Year

North Korean operatives have increased their employment-fraud schemes by 220% over the past year, using AI to forge identities, mask appearances, and manage multiple fake jobs globally, generating hundreds of millions of dollars and posing significant risks to companies worldwide. Experts warn that advancing AI technology will further challenge traditional defenses, urging companies to adopt stricter access controls and verification methods.