Amazon says it has blocked more than 1,800 suspected North Korean job applications since April 2024, using AI screening and human verification to detect fraud. Chief security officer Stephen Schmidt explained that Pyongyang’s operatives seek remote tech roles to funnel wages into weapons programs, often using “laptop farms” in the US to appear legitimate.
Amazon Claims 1,800 Suspected North Koreans Applied Job with Them
AI and machine‑learning positions are especially targeted due to high demand. Schmidt noted fraudsters exploit dormant LinkedIn accounts or impersonate real engineers. The Justice Department has linked similar schemes to $17 million in illicit revenue, warning that North Korean actors have infiltrated over 100 US companies.
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