Fraudulent tech workers with ties to North Korea have expanded their infiltration operations to blockchain firms outside the US, including crypto projects in the UK.
The North Korea-linked workers are infiltrating projects in traditional web development and advanced blockchain applications, including projects involving Solana and Anchor smart contract development.
These individuals pose a risk to organizations that hire them, as they can engage in espionage, data theft, and disruption.
The North Korean workers have increased extortion attempts and targeted larger organizations, possibly due to pressure to maintain revenue streams.