The one interview question that will protect you from North Korean fake workers

Security researchers and law enforcement warn that North Korean operators are infiltrating remote IT roles at Western companies using AI-generated profiles, deepfakes, stolen identities, and US-based "laptop farms" to mask origin; once inside they exfiltrate intellectual property in small increments, plant dormant malware, harvest credentials, and later attempt extortion—defensive recommendations include in-environment coding tests, in-person verification where possible, and reporting suspected cases to authorities.