North Korea likely paid Russian cybercriminals for their help hacking into banks and other corporate networks to steal money and data, security experts revealed in a report published on Wednesday.
Working with hackers linked to Russia could allow DPRK-linked groups to focus their efforts on more important tasks, according to researchers at security firm Intel 471. The collaboration reportedly shows the “trusted relationships” North Korean hackers have built with elite Russian-speaking cybercriminals.
North Korea likely paid Russian cybercriminals for their help hacking into banks and other corporate networks to steal money and data, security experts revealed in a report published on Wednesday.
Working with hackers linked to Russia could allow DPRK-linked groups to focus their efforts on more important tasks, according to researchers at security firm Intel 471. The collaboration reportedly shows the “trusted relationships” North Korean hackers have built with elite Russian-speaking cybercriminals.
Try unlimited access
Only $1 for four weeks
Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis
Year-one discount if you continue past $1 trial period
The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop
Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns
Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting
Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts.
Subscribe now
All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time.