Inside North Korea's Secret Recruitment of Blockchain Developers
An investigation reveals North Korea's efforts to infiltrate the cryptocurrency sector by employing unsuspecting developers, with insights from notable blockchain experts.
In this week's edition of CoinDesk's tech newsletter, we expose North Korea's recruitment strategies targeting unsuspecting crypto companies. Through detailed inquiries, it appears that identifiers like false earthquake distractions during hiring processes are tell-tale signs that a hesitant race might be underway for recruiters across the cryptocurrency market.
Investigation Insights
Prominent blockchain developer Zaki Manian revealed insights about the pervasive presence of North Korean IT workers in the industry, suggesting over 50% of incoming resumes might originate from this region.
"The percentage of your incoming resumes... that are probably from North Korea is greater than 50% across the entire crypto industry," said Zaki Manian.
This investigation by Sam Kessler not only identifies notorious suspects like Naoki Murano but also touches on how major projects like Cosmos Hub unknowingly involved these workers.
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In light of these revelations, companies must enhance vigilance in filtering applicants and ensuring their hiring practices do not contravene legal or ethical standards.
