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How to spot a North Korean operative on LinkedIn

Summary by CNN
North Korean operatives are using fake identities to secure remote tech jobs at US companies and make millions for Kim Jong Un’s regime. CNN’s Teele Rebane breaks down how the scheme works and what to look for online.

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North Korean spies pretending to be teleworkers have infiltrated hundreds of companies, CrowdStrike has investigated 320 cases of North Korean computer workers CrowdStrike has investigated 320 cases of North Korean computer workers over the past year. Threat hunters have identified North Korean agents almost daily, reflecting a 220% increase in their activity compared to the previous year, CrowdStrike said in a new report.

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CNN broke the news in Atlanta, United States on Wednesday, August 6, 2025.
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