FBI and DOJ disrupt North Korean IT worker laptop farms in Texas
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The short version
- Two suspects were arrested and 14 people charged.
- About 187 laptops used in the schemes were seized.
- The DOJ says it disrupted the Famous Chollima threat group.
What happened
The US Department of Justice has disrupted the Famous Chollima threat group’s operations, BleepingComputer reports. Two suspects were arrested, 14 individuals were charged, and nearly 187 laptops used in North Korean remote IT worker schemes were seized. The FBI raids targeted laptop farms in Texas.
Why it might matter
Laptop farms let foreign workers pose as remote US hires and gain access to company systems. Companies that hire remote contractors may face more scrutiny of identity checks.
What we don’t know yet
The sources do not give the names of those charged, the companies affected, or the revenue the schemes generated.
