U.S. authorities warn that sanctioned hackers are increasingly targeting Americans to act as facilitators between breached U.S. companies and Pyongyang.
Justice Department says North Koreans have infiltrated dozens of U.S. companies

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The U.S. Justice Department says North Koreans infiltrated U.S. companies using American facilitators and stolen identities.
- At least two people were arrested, and 40 laptop farms were raided in Texas.
- Over 180 computers were seized, believed to be used by North Korean spies.
- 70 U.S. companies in various sectors were infiltrated, stealing $3 million.
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