CrowdStrike's annual threat hunting report says North Korean IT workers infiltrated "over 320 companies in the last 12 months." The report warns that North Koreans are using generative AI to help dupe companies into hiring them and "sustain" the rapid pace of successful infiltration. In addition, generative AI tools have made it easy for North Koreans to fake profile images and write authentic-looking resumes and cover letters to apply for remote IT jobs. The same AI tools can also be used during video calls to deepfake the North Korean’s identity, changing their face in real-time. Hiring North Korean workers can expose companies to serious risks. In past cases, they've stolen sensitive data in attempts to extort their employers for more money. Affected companies are also effectively helping the North Korean government by distributing funds to the regime, which is currently facing strict sanctions. #northkorea #scam #deepfake #technews