North Korea's Illicit Cyber Network

US Sanctions Target North Korean Banking Network Behind Massive Crypto Theft and IT Worker Schemes

United States’ recent sanctions against North Korea’s illicit financial network, which utilizes large-scale cryptocurrency theft (totaling over $3 billion) and fraudulent global IT worker schemes to fund its weapons programs. These sanctions specifically target banks like Ryujong Credit Bank, eight key individuals operating in China and Russia, and entities like Korea Mangyongdae Computer Technology Company for their roles in money laundering and identity fraud that generate hundreds of millions of dollars. The second section, “How Technijian Can Help” and “About Technijian,” shifts focus completely to Technijian, an Irvine-based Managed IT Services provider, which uses the described North Korean cyber threat as a case study to market its sophisticated cybersecurity solutions. Technijian offers services including threat detection, rigorous remote worker vetting, cryptocurrency security, and incident response to help companies in Orange County and Southern California protect against nation-state cyber threats and maintain sanctions compliance. ... Read More
Cybersecurity for SMBs: 7 Critical Layers Every Orange County Business Needs | Technijian

Cybersecurity for SMBs: 7 Critical Layers Every Orange County Business Needs

a defense-in-depth cybersecurity strategy specifically tailored for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), particularly those in Orange County, California. It emphasizes that SMBs are major targets for cyberattacks and must adopt a layered security approach to protect their assets. The guide meticulously outlines seven critical layers of cybersecurity, starting with email security and endpoint protection, and moving through network controls, access management, data backup, employee training, and continuous monitoring. Finally, the text positions Technijian, a local provider, as an expert partner for implementing this comprehensive security stack and assisting with industry-specific compliance requirements like HIPAA and PCI-DSS. ... Read More