
FBI Warns of Hidden Threats in Remote Hiring: Are North Korean Hackers Your Newest Employees?
The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently warned employers of increasing security risks from North Korean workers infiltrating U.S. companies by obtaining remote jobs to steal proprietary information and extort money to fund activities of the North Korean government. Companies that rely on remote hires face a tricky balancing act between rigorous job applicant vetting procedures and ensuring that new processes are compliant with state and federal laws governing automated decisionmaking and background checks or consumer reports.