In this episode, Shannon, Chris, and Daniel discuss an article about a North Korean fake IT worker who duped, KnowBe4, a security firm. The person used AI and facial recognition to pretend to be someone else and successfully got hired as a software engineer. The hosts discuss the sophistication of the attack and the importance of verification measures in the hiring process. They also speculate on the motives behind the attack and the potential implications for cybersecurity.

Article: North Korean Fake IT Worker Dupes Security Firm: A Wake-Up Call For Employers

https://www.forbes.com/sites/alonzomartinez/2024/07/25/north-korean-fake-it-worker-dupes-security-firm-a-wake-up-call-for-employers/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR2f0LSX0stfWQpJ5FAmW5co8e4zaeKqAEMA9ZO0PCs-17J9B9TRfv_O_Bc_aem_3MuheIO-NDbRqvupTRk8cQ

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Podcast Updates

01:58 Challenges of Verifying Identities in the Age of AI

03:48 The Importance of the Interview Process

05:52 Motives Behind the Attack

09:01 Difference Between Private Sector and DOD in Insider Threat Training

13:27 Opportunity for Training and Lessons Learned

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