FBI Seeks North Texas Businesses Targeted by North Korean IT Scheme
The FBI is seeking North Texas businesses that may have been victimized by a North Korean IT scheme used to fund the nation's missile programs.
Dallas Fort Worth, TX, November 10, 2026 — The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) has issued a request for information, seeking to identify businesses in North Texas that may have been victimized by a sophisticated IT scheme orchestrated by North Korea. The purpose of this scheme, according to authorities, is to generate funds that support the nation’s ballistic missile programs.
The FBI’s outreach is aimed at uncovering potential victims and understanding the scope of these illicit operations. While specific details regarding the nature of the IT scheme or the exact methods employed to target businesses were not provided, such schemes often involve fraudulent job postings, the hiring of individuals for remote work through third-party companies, and the illicit transfer of funds. North Korean operatives have been known to use these tactics globally to circumvent international sanctions and finance their weapons development.
The FBI has not released information detailing the names of specific companies or individuals suspected of being involved, nor has it disclosed the timeline of these alleged activities. The contractor’s name or the specific types of IT services involved were also not provided in the current announcement.
Authorities are urging any North Texas businesses that believe they may have been affected or have encountered suspicious IT-related activities potentially linked to North Korea to come forward. Information that could assist in this investigation is being actively sought. The objective is to disrupt these funding channels that enable North Korea to advance its missile technology.
The stated goal of these schemes is to raise revenue for North Korea’s ongoing development of its missile programs, which have been a source of international concern. The FBI’s appeal is part of a broader effort to combat state-sponsored cybercriminal activities and their impact on the global economy and national security.
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