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U.S. Issues Guidance to Companies Warning of Cybersecurity and Sanctions Risks Posed by IT Workers Directed by North Korea

by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP • June 9, 2022

On May 16, 2022, the U.S. Department of State, U.S. Department of Treasury, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation issued combined guidance on efforts by North Korean nationals to secure freelance engagements as remote information technology workers by posing as non-North Korea nationals. Continue Reading

Alleged Russian malware developer arrested after being stranded in South Korea due to COVID-19 pandemic

by Graham Cluley • September 8, 2021

I hate to give advice to those who work for cybercrime gangs, but maybe – if they care about their liberty – they should think long and hard before making any international travel plans.

Read more in my article on the Hot for Security blog.

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Global Security News

U.S. Issues Guidance to Companies Warning of Cybersecurity and Sanctions Risks Posed by IT Workers Directed by North Korea

by Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP • June 9, 2022

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Alleged Russian malware developer arrested after being stranded in South Korea due to COVID-19 pandemic

by Graham Cluley • September 8, 2021