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Hacked

North Korean IT Scam + TikTok Zero Day + Consumer AI Gets Weird

Jun 16, 2024
Discussing the North Korean IT scam using American virtual assistants, uncovering a complex money laundering scheme involving US companies, delving into North Korean transition to legitimate IT services, exploring scam text messages and cybersecurity threats, and analyzing the implications of AI and technology on memory and privacy concerns.
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Quick takeaways

  • Beware of fictitious business identities like Riley Park facilitating illicit activities with countries like North Korea.
  • North Korean IT scams in the US are operating through shell companies employing unaware Americans for remote access work.

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The Use of Fictional Personas for Business Registration

Multiple companies have been discovered to register under the fictional persona Riley Park, managed by a company aiding in anonymous business ownership. This revealed the potential misuse of fake identities for dubious reasons such as illicit dealings with countries like North Korea, which is illegal.

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