KuCoin Removes North Korea-Linked Consultant Amid Sector-Wide Infiltration Concerns

Crypto exchange KuCoin has detected and removed a foreign consultant with a false identity linked to North Korea, according to Consensys. The individual worked for one month before being discovered.

No data or asset thefts were reported during the brief tenure of the infiltrator. However, the incident highlights growing concerns about the infiltration of North Korean agents into the sector.

KuCoin plans to strengthen its security measures in hiring processes as a result of this incident.