Google report: North Korean IT technicians have infiltrated UK cryptocurrency project


On April 2nd, according to Cointelegraph, the latest report from Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) shows that IT technicians associated with North Korea are expanding their penetration targets beyond the United States to blockchain companies. As US regulatory scrutiny tightens, these tech spies have infiltrated cryptocurrency projects in the UK. The report points out that while the US remains a primary target, the increasingly strict employment checks have forced North Korean IT personnel to seek employment with non-US companies. These individuals are building a global operational network through identity forgery, with their penetration scope covering traditional network development as well as blockchain applications such as Solana and Anchor smart contracts.