Is that remote worker actually a hacker or spy? 😨

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Also, exciting news for all you badge-hunters out there—we'll soon introduce two new Community badges for the Daily Challenge! Stay tuned for the official release. But in the meantime, grab your coffee, and let's jump into this week's topics! [SpiceRex]( [SpiceRex]( Spiceworks Community [Is that remote worker actually a hacker or spy?]( With the rise of remote work, hackers are posing as legitimate candidates to infiltrate companies. Stu, a cybersecurity expert from KnowBe4, recently shared a story of when he unwittingly hired a North Korean hacker who quickly downloaded malware onto his company's systems. Have you encountered similar stories of deceptive remote workers? [Check out this crazy story]( [How do you deal with users who don't read emails?]( Email is usually the go-to method for sharing important updates with users—but what do you do about users who constantly ignore their inboxes? Do you think there are better ways to share important info, like Slack or Microsoft Teams? 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