Amazon has identified and rejected approximately 1,800 job applications linked to individuals believed to be operating on behalf of North Korean entities. The company’s security team reported that these applications came from individuals attempting to secure remote IT positions using stolen or fabricated identities. The effort underscores ongoing concerns about state-linked cyber-espionage and employment fraud, particularly targeting large technology firms. Amazon’s security measures include advanced identity verification protocols designed to detect and block fraudulent applications, especially those originating from regions of interest identified through international intelligence sharing. The incident highlights the persistent challenge of cybersecurity in employment recruitment processes and the importance of ongoing vigilance against coordinated attempts at unauthorized access or espionage.