Maryland Man Sentenced for Assisting North Korean IT Infiltration

According to PANews, a Maryland resident, Minh Phuong Ngoc Vong, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for aiding North Korea in covertly placing IT personnel within U.S. companies. Ngoc Vong secured employment at American tech firms on behalf of overseas conspirators, potentially involving a North Korean citizen. This scheme allowed foreign agents unauthorized access to sensitive government systems, including those related to defense.