Firm hacked after accidentally hiring North Korean cyber criminal

A company unknowingly hired a North Korean cyber criminal as a remote IT worker, resulting in a data breach and ransom demand. This incident reflects a trend of North Korean workers infiltrating Western companies to earn money for their regime and evade sanctions. Many major companies have inadvertently employed North Koreans, with hackers now seeking larger sums through data theft and extortion. Employers are advised to exercise caution when hiring remote workers to prevent security breaches.