The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned a network of individuals and front companies linked to North Korea's Ministry of National Defense that have generated revenue via illegal remote IT work schemes.

BleepingComputer

US cracks down on North Korean IT worker army with more sanctions

The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions on two North Koreans and four entities to target a network that uses North Korean information technology (IT) workers to generate revenue for the recalcitrant regime's weapons programs.

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US sanctions 2 individuals, 4 entities to target NK IT worker network

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US, Japan, and South Korea warn of North Korean crypto thefts. Lazarus Group linked to major cryptocurrency cybercrimes. Joint efforts focus on sanctions and enhanced cybersecurity.   The United States, Japan, and South Korea have issued a joint warning about North Korean-linked cryptocurrency thefts targeting the blockchain sector. With groups like Lazarus involved in significant cybercrimes, these nations emphasize the urgency of c…

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US, Japan, South Korea Alert on North Korean Crypto Threats

The U.S. blacklisted multiple individuals and entities on Thursday for facilitating the activities of North Korean IT workers who obtain employment with foreign companies to generate illicit revenue for the Kim Jong Un regime. The sanctions represent a final push by the Biden administration to take action against Pyongyang before Donald Trump’s inauguration next week, […]

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New US sanctions target North Korean IT workers in last hurrah under Biden

In a display of trilateral cooperation, US, Japan and South Korea have issued a joint statement warning the global cryptocurrency industry about the escalating threat posed by cyberattacks linked to North Korean actors. The announcement was made on 14 January 2025.  “The United States, Japan, and the Republic of Korea advise private sector entities, particularly in blockchain and freelance work industries, to thoroughly review these advisories a…

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US, Japan, South Korea Issue Joint Warning On North Korean Crypto Thefts

The U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned a network of individuals and front companies linked to North Korea’s Ministry of National Defense that have generated revenue via illegal remote IT work schemes. “The DPRK continues to rely on its thousands of overseas IT workers to generate revenue for the regime, to finance its illegal weapons programs, and to enable its support of Russia’s war in Ukraine,” said Acting Under Secretary of the Treasury…

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US cracks down on North Korean IT worker army with more sanctions – English Times

朝鲜黑客组织 Lazarus Group 借假领英账号针对Web3开发者发起网络攻击

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The U.S. Treasury Department said there are “thousands” of North Korean IT workers hired across the globe as part of the campaign and they use a variety of technology to hide their identities and locations while often using stolen identities of U.S. citizens.

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US issues sanctions against companies in Laos, China tied to North Korean IT worker scheme

The U.S. Treasury Department announced sanctions Thursday against two individuals and four entities allegedly involved in generating revenue for North Korea through illicit remote IT workforce operations, the latest salvo in ongoing efforts to disrupt financial streams that support Pyongyang’s weapons programs. The sanctions focus on efforts in which North Korea sent thousands of skilled IT professionals outside of the country to secure freelanc…

US cracks down on North Korean IT worker army with more sanctions

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