# DOJ: North Koreans infiltrated dozens of U.S. companies

The U.S. Justice Department says North Korean nationals have infiltrated dozens of American companies, often by posing as remote IT workers. The alleged scheme raises national security and sanctions concerns because it can generate revenue for North Korea and expose employers to espionage or data theft. It is part of a broader U.S. crackdown on North Korean infiltration of global tech supply chains.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### Technology
- [TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2026/10/13/justice-department-says-north-koreans-have-infiltrated-dozens-of-u-s-companies/) — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:30:42 +0000