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Now recruiting: North Korea looks abroad for talent in its scheme to infiltrate U.S. companies

North Korea pays $500 a month to Nigerians, South Africans, Indians, and Iranians to infiltrate US companies.

By · Published September 14, 2026  10:05 UTC · Updated September 14, 2026  21:23 UTC

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  • Primary Driver: North Korea pays $500 a month to Nigerians, South Africans, Indians, and Iranians to infiltrate US companies.
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North Korea is paying $500 a month to Nigerians, South Africans, Indians, and Iranians to help fake workers get jobs inside US companies. According to Business Insider Africa, this is part of a larger scheme to infiltrate US companies, with the FBI stating that North Korea's remote job scheme has been infiltrating remote IT jobs for years. NBC News reports that North Korea is now recruiting workers in Iran, Lebanon, and other countries.

North Korea's scheme involves using proxy interviews to circumvent crackdowns, as reported by AsiaEcon. The sophistication of these schemes is evident in the use of third-country interview substitutes, as noted by the Korea-based newspaper Chosun Ilbo. This development affects US companies that may be unknowingly hiring workers with ties to North Korea.

The FBI's involvement suggests that US authorities are taking this threat seriously. As North Korea continues to look abroad for talent, it is likely that US companies will need to be more vigilant in their hiring practices to avoid inadvertently supporting North Korea's schemes.

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What is North Korea's scheme?

North Korea is paying individuals in Nigeria, South Africa, India, and Iran to help fake workers get jobs inside US companies.

How long has North Korea's remote job scheme been infiltrating remote IT jobs?

According to the FBI, North Korea's remote job scheme has been infiltrating remote IT jobs for years.

Where is North Korea recruiting workers now?

North Korea is now recruiting workers in Iran, Lebanon, and other countries, as reported by NBC News.

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