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North Korean IT Contractor Found Remote Work in New Zealand: Agency

The worker allegedly used fake documents and a New Zealand contact to win remote work, then threatened to leak sensitive data when exposed.

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A North Korean IT worker used a fake identity to obtain remote work with a New Zealand company and then threatened to release sensitive information when exposed, Wellington's cybersecurity agency said…

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North Korean IT Specialist Employed in New Zealand Commits Blackmail

A North Korean IT worker who used a fake identity to work remotely at a New Zealand company has threatened to leak sensitive information after the truth emerged, Wellington's cybersecurity agency said on Thursday.

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The Straits TimesThe Straits Times
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North Korean IT contractor found remote work in New Zealand

The worker reportedly used a false persona including fake identity documents. Read more at straitstimes.com.

·Singapore, Singapore
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North Korea uses remote IT worker to clandestinely earn NZ currency

North Korea has used an IT worker to clandestinely obtain remote work with a New Zealand business to earn foreign currency.

·Wellington, New Zealand
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StuffStuff
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North Korean spy tricked their way into remote job in NZ to fund regime, says cyber agency

It’s one of many alarming details in the latest report from our lead cyber security agency.

·Wellington, New Zealand
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Radio France InternationaleRadio France Internationale
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North Korean IT contractor found remote work in New Zealand: agency

·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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Radio France Internationale broke the news in Issy-les-Moulineaux, France on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
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