Wednesday, 24 December

Wednesday, 24 December2025

Amazon Thwarts Cyber Threat: Over 1,800 North Korean Job Applications Blocked

Amazon Thwarts Cyber Threat: Over 1,800 North Korean Job Applications Blocked
Amazon has successfully identified and blocked more than 1,800 job applications linked to North Korea’s Kim Jong-un regime. These "IT workers" allegedly used stolen identities and sophisticated techniques to infiltrate global tech firms to fund nuclear programs and conduct cyber espionage. By strengthening its vetting processes, Amazon aims to protect sensitive data and national security, highlighting the growing challenge of state-sponsored actors targeting the remote workforce.

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