GoKawiilFBI, CrowdStrike dismantle 40+ North Korean laptop farms in Texas
The FBI, working with CrowdStrike, shut down more than 40 laptop farm operations in Texas used to run fake remote-worker schemes, seizing over 200 devices. No arrests were made immediately, as authorities moved to disrupt the operations quickly rather than wait for formal charges, though they warned participants of possible future criminal penalties.
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North Korea reportedly earns roughly $500 million annually by placing fraudulent IT workers inside U.S. companies, evading sanctions and funding its government. CrowdStrike's Adam Meyers says the scheme is growing in scale and sophistication despite repeated takedowns, suggesting enforcement alone may not be containing the problem.
- Over 40 North Korean laptop farms and 200+ devices seized in Texas
- Scheme reportedly nets North Korea around $500 million per year
- CrowdStrike warns the fraud network is expanding and becoming more complex
Source: tomshardware.com — Jowi Morales, 2026-10-14
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