FINCast Ep. 19 - The DPRK Sanctions Program
Businesses should be aware of growing security risks from North Korean IT workers targeting freelance contracts from businesses in the U.S. and other countries. Typically, these workers fraudulently claim they are from the US...more
A threat actor group with ties to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (“North Korea”) called Contagious Interview is using front companies to spread malware through fake job interviews. This group has a history of...more
North Korean IT operatives are infiltrating U.S. and Western companies using stolen or fabricated identities, VPNs, and U.S.-based co-conspirators to gain unauthorized access to corporate systems. These insider threats pose...more
Remote worker fraud is expected to continue to proliferate in 2025. Fully remote hiring and work, particularly in the technology sector, continues to pose unique business and legal risks for companies. Just in December 2024,...more
In a significant development, the Department of Justice (DOJ) indicted 14 North Korean nationals on December 11, 2024 for their involvement in a sophisticated scheme to defraud U.S. companies and violate international...more
On Thursday, August 8, 2024, the United States Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced that it had charged a Nashville man for his alleged role in assisting the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (“DPRK” or “North Korea”)...more
Hosted by the Canadian Institute, the 23rd Annual Canadian Forum on Anti-Money Laundering and Financial Crime returns for another exciting year. The event features carefully curated programming providing practical guidance...more
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Russia - Former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI New York Counterintelligence Division Charged with Violating U.S. Sanctions on Russia (DOJ) Those involved. Charles McGonigal, former Special Agent in Charge of the FBI...more