- Across the Fortune 500 on down to small startups, companies are trying to lessen the possibility of accidentally hiring someone from North Korea posing as an American with a stolen identity. One tech founder has found what he believes is a simple, inexpensive solution.
The names on their résumés are usually ultra-American-sounding, like “Mike Smith” or “Thomas Williams.” Their bios on social media, or the tech platform GitHub, are often generic-sounding but nevertheless emphasize deep experience in decentralized finance and web development. Their home addresses are often located smack-dab in the middle of remote areas. And while there’s a chance the person behind the avatar might be legitimate, Harrison Leggio, cofounder of crypto token launchpad g8keep, says he takes one final, crucial step before setting up a call for a job interview with any potential candidate.
