Kraken flags suspected North Korean job applicant attempting to infiltrate exchange

Kraken’s routine job interview escalated after a candidate raised suspicions of being a North Korean operative. The series of investigations revealed the applicant utilized a false identity and exhibited signs of real-time coaching, leading to further concerns about infiltration tactics within the crypto sector.

The incident illustrates the growing threat of state-sponsored cyber-attacks in the cryptocurrency industry, especially given the ease of remote work and the use of deceptive practices. Kraken underscored the necessity for firms to adopt stringent verification processes for prospective employees to combat these advanced tactics.