Cyber Threats

North Korean “Synthetic Employees”: Next-Generation Infiltration Operations Masked with Artificial Intelligence

As of 2025, North Korea-linked threat actors are emerging not only through financial fraud but also through cyber infiltration strategies involving remote recruitment.

In this case, the Lazarus threat actor’s sub-group “Famous Chollima” attempted to secure a position at a Western tech company using fake resumes and AI-based facial filters.