New malware strain indicates North Korean cyber groups share malicious tools



News New malware strain indicates North Korean cyber groups share malicious tools Security firm sees “malware lineage” across hacking units as U.S. agencies link malicious code variant to DPRK Nils Weisensee August 20, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News In a malware report that shows how North Korean hackers increasingly collaborate across specialized units, the U.S. government warned on Wednesday that the DPRK is trying to steal key military and energy technologies using a malware variant spread via social engineering campaigns. The malware variant — dubbed “Blindingcan” — appears similar to tools used in other recent phishing campaigns reported by security firms. ClearSky Security reported on “Operation Dream Job” last week, while ESET reported on “Interception” in June and McAfee detailed “Operation North Star” in July. U.S. government agencies published their Malware Analysis © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update & Podcast Updates Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by Trending

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New malware strain indicates North Korean cyber groups share malicious tools

Security firm sees “malware lineage” across hacking units as U.S. agencies link malicious code variant to DPRK

Nils Weisensee August 20, 2020

New malware strain indicates North Korean cyber groups share malicious tools

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In a malware report that shows how North Korean hackers increasingly collaborate across specialized units, the U.S. government warned on Wednesday that the DPRK is trying to steal key military and energy technologies using a malware variant spread via social engineering campaigns.

The malware variant — dubbed “Blindingcan” — appears similar to tools used in other recent phishing campaigns reported by security firms. ClearSky Security reported on “Operation Dream Job” last week, while ESET reported on “Interception” in June and McAfee detailed “Operation North Star” in July.

U.S. government agencies published their Malware Analysis

New malware strain indicates North Korean cyber groups share malicious tools

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