North Korean hackers ran a ‘laptop farm’ out of Arizona woman’s home
The article discusses the case of Christina Chapman, an American woman who unknowingly hosted a remote data center for North Korean hackers in her home. Chapman, who was searching for a remote job to care for her ailing mother, ended up facilitating the hackers' activities, which included stealing funds and secrets from Fortune 500 companies. The hackers, posing as remote workers, operated out of a coordinated center in North Korea, using identity theft and remote access tools to carry out their activities. Chapman was sentenced to 8.5 years in prison and ordered to pay restitution, despite acknowledging the illicit nature of her involvement. The article highlights North Korea's sophisticated hacking capabilities, including their use of generative AI tools to apply for remote jobs and infiltrate Western companies.
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