Coordinated Operation in the U.S. Leads to Arrests and Seizures Involving North Korean IT Workers in June 2025
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In June 2025, a coordinated operation in the United States led to arrests and seizures involving North Korean IT workers. The investigations spanned 16 states and involved more than 100 American companies where these workers had secured jobs. The technical details and specific impacts of this operation have not been disclosed.