North Korean hackers steal Balkan identities to freelance in Europe and US

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North Korean hackers are stealing identities from people in the Balkans and using them to pose as freelancers in Europe and the United States, according to an investigation. The scheme allows the hackers to circumvent sanctions and access job markets in Western countries while concealing their true origin. This tactic represents a growing effort by Pyongyang to generate revenue and conduct cyber operations while evading international scrutiny. The stolen identities provide cover for what appears to be a coordinated operation spanning multiple continents.