US Justice Department Warns of North Korean Infiltration in American Companies
Authorities say sanctioned North Korean hackers are using US citizens as intermediaries to link breached firms with Pyongyang.
The US Justice Department has issued a warning that North Korean operatives have infiltrated dozens of American companies.
According to the statement, these actors are sanctioned hackers who are increasingly targeting ordinary Americans.
The hackers recruit or coerce US citizens to act as facilitators, serving as a bridge between compromised US businesses and the North Korean government.
By using these intermediaries, the sanctioned actors can evade detection and transfer stolen data or funds to Pyongyang.
Officials urge US businesses to strengthen vetting of employees and monitor for signs of insider threats linked to foreign influence.
The warning highlights the growing trend of state‑sponsored cyber groups exploiting insider access to achieve strategic goals.
