US Firms Reportedly Use Kim Jong Un Insult Test to Spot Suspected North Korean IT Workers

A viral claim says some US technology companies are using an unusual interview question to identify suspected North Korean IT operatives applying for remote jobs with false identities. Applicants are reportedly asked to insult North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The theory is that an operative working for the regime may be unwilling to say it, despite using a fake identity. The claim has sparked jokes online, but it points to a serious cybersecurity concern. US officials have warned that North Korean IT workers use deceptive identities to secure remote roles, earn money for the regime and potentially gain access to sensitive company systems. Companies are increasingly relying on stronger identity checks and background screening as remote recruitment makes it harder to verify where workers are truly based.

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