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KnowBe4, a US-based security vendor specializing in security awareness training, revealed that it accidentally hired a North Korean hacker who attempted to install malware within its systems. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the sophistication and reach of cyber threats.  The company’s CEO, Stu Sjouwerman, shared the details in a blog post,[1] emphasizing that no data was compromised or stolen.

The hacker, posing as a software engineer for KnowBe4’s internal IT AI team, used a stolen

KnowBe4, a cybersecurity company specializing in awareness training and simulated phishing, recently disclosed an attempted infiltration by a North Korean operative posing as a software engineer.[1] This incident sheds light on the evolving tactics of state-sponsored threat actors and underscores the need for enhanced security measures in hiring processes.

KnowBe4's CEO, Stu Sjouwerman, shared the details of the incident, saying, "We posted the job, received resumes, conducted interviews, perfor