KnowBe4 discovered a new employee planting malware after hiring him through a fake North Korean IT worker scheme. The company detected suspicious activity and identified the employee as a threat, leading to his immediate termination. This incident highlights the risks associated with remote hiring and the importance of rigorous security measures and monitoring to prevent internal threats.
Relevant URL: https://www.securityweek.com/knowbe4-hires-fake-north-korean-it-worker-catches-new-employee-planting-malware/