Cautionary Remote Hiring Tale

Security firm KnowBe4 is sharing a cautionary tale. A North Korean hacker used a stolen identity to apply for a position as a software engineer at KnowBe4. Thanks to the stolen identity, the individual passed background checks, their references were validated, and they were hired. Once the person received their Mac workstation, it began loading malware onto the company network. The case is being investigated by the FBI.