Roughly one in every 343 job applicants is a fabricated profile linked to North Korea, according to a security firm. These fake candidates often use AI‑generated résumés, stolen or fake identities, and even deepfake technology to pass interviews. Once hired remotely, they funnel salaries to Pyongyang and may engage in espionage, deploy malware, or steal data. Experts warn companies to enforce stringent identity and video verification to prevent breaches and support sanctions enforcement.
