Bobbie Johnson

Tech reporter Bobbie Johnson, known for his investigative work on North Korean scams, dives into the alarming trend of North Korean operatives posing as American job candidates. He discusses how these agents use advanced tech and stolen identities to infiltrate companies. Johnson reveals the network that supports these schemes and the lure of easy money that tempts ordinary people into the fraud. The conversation also touches on the risks to operatives’ families and the broader implications of deep fakes and misinformation threatening societal trust.

Bobbie Johnson, a senior editor at Wired and investigative journalist, dives into a shocking investigation revealing North Korea's infiltration of Western tech companies via remote work schemes. She discusses how operatives use fake identities and AI tools to breeze through hiring processes. Bobbie outlines the role of U.S.-based facilitators in routing funds back to Pyongyang and highlights the risks beyond money, including data access. Companies are given urgent recommendations for enhancing their hiring practices to combat this emerging threat.