The Lawfare Podcast Lawfare Daily: Sam Kessler on How North Korean IT Workers Infiltrate U.S. Tech Companies
Oct 24, 2024
Sam Kessler, Deputy Managing Editor for Tech and Protocols at CoinDesk, dives into the troubling infiltration of U.S. tech firms by North Korean IT workers. He reveals how these workers disguise their identities while attempting to fund their regime's nuclear ambitions. Kessler discusses the ethical challenges of employing these individuals, many of whom are victims themselves. The conversation highlights the vulnerabilities in the cryptocurrency space and the evolving tactics of North Korean cybercriminals, emphasizing the importance of corporate security measures.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
North Korean IT Workers: Infiltration and Exploitation
01:57 • 16min
The Hidden Faces of North Korean IT Workers in Crypto
17:54 • 10min
Exploiting the Crypto Space: North Korean Threats
28:00 • 11min
North Korean Cybercrime Tactics and Social Engineering in Cryptocurrency
38:42 • 4min
Strategies for Enhancing Security Against Infiltration Threats
42:13 • 2min
The Broader Victims of Cyber Infiltration
44:07 • 2min