Uncovering the Secrets of Remote Worker Fraud: What Small Businesses Must Learn
If you’re a small business owner hiring remote workers, it’s time to get really serious about security. The DOJ just dropped a bombshell about a massive remote worker fraud scheme involving North Korea, and yes, small businesses were right in the crosshairs. According to the feds, fake identities and laptop farms were used to con their way into over 100 U.S. businesses. These weren’t just big firms with deep pockets; they were small companies, mom-and-pop shops, folks just trying to bridge the talent gap with affordable remote IT help. Now they’re facing the fallout from data breaches, theft, and possibly even national security violations.