Consensys unknowingly outsourced developer work to North Korean
CoinTelegraph·
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Consensys unknowingly outsourced developer work to a North Korean individual through a reputable third-party service provider. The investigation revealed the developer's ties to North Korea, sparking concerns about cybersecurity and data integrity. This incident highlights the risks of outsourcing work through unverified third-party providers, potentially compromising sensitive information and damaging reputations in the crypto industry.
Through an introduction with a “reputable third-party service provider,“ the company took on a developer who, as part of an investigation, was revealed to be tied to North Korea.