Sunday, February 16, 2025

Company Hacked by North Korean Cyber Criminal: Hiring Mishap

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A company was hacked because they hired a North Korean cyber criminal by mistake. The criminal pretended to have experience and fooled the company. He got access to their computers, stole important information, and asked for money. The company, in the UK, US, or Australia, didn’t want their name known. They let others know about the hack to prevent it from happening to others.

Recently, there have been cases of North Koreans pretending to be remote workers in Western companies. In one incident, a North Korean IT worker was hired and later tried to harm the company. Experts say this is a serious problem. Employers should be careful when hiring remote workers, especially if they are from another country. It’s important to check their background to avoid criminals.


Vocabulary List:

  1. Cyber /ˈsaɪ.bər/ (adjective): Relating to the culture of computers information technology and virtual reality.
  2. Criminal /ˈkrɪm.ɪ.nəl/ (noun): A person who has committed a crime.
  3. Access /ˈæk.sɛs/ (noun): The means or opportunity to approach or enter a place.
  4. Experience /ɪkˈspɪə.ri.əns/ (noun): Knowledge or skill acquired by practice over time.
  5. Background /ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd/ (noun): A person’s education experience and social circumstances.
  6. Incident /ˈɪn.sɪ.dənt/ (noun): An event or occurrence often of an unexpected or unfortunate nature.

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