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North Korean hackers using deepfakes to land remote jobs, researchers warn

by Todd Humber April 21, 2025

written by Todd Humber April 21, 2025

Security researchers demonstrated the creation of a convincing real-time deepfake in just 70 minutes using widely available tools, highlighting an emerging threat as North Korean IT workers reportedly use this technology to infiltrate organizations through remote work positions. Unit 42, Palo Alto N...

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Todd Humber

Todd Humber is an award-winning workplace journalist who has been covering the HR, employment law, and workplace safety beats for 25 years. He is the publisher and editor-in-chief at HR News Canada, published by North Wall Media.

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