North Korean IT Workers: Infiltration and Exploitation

This chapter explores the extensive infiltration of U.S. tech companies, especially in the crypto industry, by North Korean IT workers who disguise their identities due to sanctions. It raises ethical concerns regarding the exploitation of these workers, who are often forced to remit the majority of their earnings, and discusses the implications for U.S. national security and the funding of North Korea's nuclear ambitions. The conversation also highlights the challenges tech companies face in identifying these operatives and the legal ramifications of employing individuals linked to North Korea.