FBI and Microsoft Dismantle North Korean IT Worker Scam, Protecting US Businesses

In a significant blow to North Korean cybercrime, the FBI and Microsoft have successfully disrupted a massive job scam operation. This sophisticated scheme involved thousands of fake email accounts and numerous “laptop farms” spread across the United States.

Thousands of Fake Accounts Shut Down, Protecting American Jobs

The joint operation led to the suspension of over 3,000 fraudulent email accounts used by North Korean operatives to deceive US companies. These accounts were central to the scam, enabling the perpetrators to pose as legitimate IT workers and secure contracts. This decisive action helps protect American jobs and the integrity of the US IT sector.

Laptop Farms Raided in Nationwide Crackdown

Authorities also targeted and raided dozens of “laptop farms” across the country. These farms, essentially clusters of computers used to carry out the fraudulent activities, played a crucial role in maintaining the scale and complexity of the operation. The raids represent a significant step in dismantling the infrastructure behind this global fraud scheme.