The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) is urging organizations to exercise caution when hiring remote employees. The advice follows an increase in individuals located in North Korea misleading companies regarding their location in order to generate income and potentially gain access to systems or data. Organizations should consider raising awareness with senior executives, information security personnel, and human resources; conducting due diligence in the hiring process; implementing technical and monitoring controls; proceeding cautiously with all entirely remote employees; and notifying law enforcement and regulators.
