

TNW 389: How North Korea Infiltrates U.S. Tech Jobs - DPRK's Infiltration of U.S. Remote Jobs
May 29, 2025
Dan Moren, East Bureau Chief at Six Colors and a Jeopardy! Champion, dives deep into the digital world. He discusses Apple's rumored OS redesign and YouTube's shift to original scripted content, shaping the future of entertainment. A fascinating study suggests technology might help reduce cognitive decline in older adults. Most alarmingly, Moren reveals how North Korean operatives have infiltrated U.S. tech jobs, using deceptive tactics to recruit financially distressed workers in schemes that have netted over $6 billion in stolen cryptocurrency.
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Apple's Unified OS Naming
- Apple is rumored to unify OS naming conventions using the year for all its platforms starting next year.
- This change aims to simplify and standardize versioning across iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS.
YouTube's TV Takeover
- YouTube viewership on TVs has surpassed mobiles and laptops, rivaling traditional TV audiences.
- Scripted YouTube shows and creator studios are attracting tens of millions of viewers, reshaping entertainment.
Laptop Farm Scheme Exposed
- Christina Chapman ran a laptop farm for North Korean workers remotely accessing US tech jobs.
- This scheme funneled millions to North Korea, exploiting remote work and creating identity theft issues.