Employers must be vigilant against security risks arising from fraudulent job applications, which can lead to hackers
infiltrating organizations and accessing sensitive data. The FBI has issued warnings about these increasing threats.
To mitigate risks, employers should conduct thorough employment verifications with previous employers, require in
person or video interviews, ensure candidates appear on camera, utilize reputable background check vendors
compliant with applicable laws, scrutinize application materials for inconsistencies and suspicious patterns, and
cross-reference information with publicly available sources.

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