Microsoft warns North Korean threat groups are scaling up fake worker schemes with generative AI

By Matt Kapko

AI Summary

Microsoft researchers report North Korean threat groups are using generative AI as a "force multiplier" to scale up fake IT worker infiltration schemes at global companies. The AI tools assist with creating convincing personas, face-swapping for video calls, and generating daily work communications to maintain long-term employment at target organizations.

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