North Korean hackers who disguise themselves as IT workers are applying for work in the U.K., according to Google Threat Intelligence Group. Success in the U.S. is declining due to rising awareness of their tactics, indictments, and right-to-work verification challenges, prompting them to turn elsewhere. The attackers pose as legitimate remote workers, looking to generate revenue, access sensitive company data, or perform espionage operations through employment. Researchers observed them seeking out login credentials for job sites and human capital management platforms. “Europe needs to wake up fast,” Jamie Collier, Lead Threat Intelligence Advisor, Europe, Google Threat Intelligence Group, told TechRepublic in an email. “Despite being in the crosshairs of IT worker operations, too many perceive this as a U.S. problem. North Korea’s recent shifts likely stem from U.S. operational hurdles, showing IT workers’ agility and ability to adapt to changing circumstances.” SEE: UK Cyber Risks Are ‘Widely Underestimated,’ Warns Country’s Security Chief Hackers are targeting larger organisations and new territories Activity has increased since late October, according to Google, with attackers from the Democratic People’s Republic of …