North Korean hackers broke into software used by banks and government agencies



News North Korean hackers broke into software used by banks and government agencies Researchers “strongly attribute” the novel attack on a popular security software manager to the DPRK’s Lazarus Group Min Chao Choy November 17, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News The North Korea-linked Lazarus Group is likely behind a novel supply chain attack targeting a popular South Korean security software manager, according to researchers at cybersecurity firm ESET. On Monday, ESET warned that WIZVERA VeraPort, a widespread application that assists with installing custom security software, was compromised by Lazarus hackers. The North Korea-linked Lazarus Group is likely behind a novel supply chain attack targeting a popular South Korean security software manager, according to researchers at cybersecurity firm ESET. On Monday, ESET warned that WIZVERA VeraPort, a widespread application that assists with installing custom security software, was compromised by Lazarus hackers. Become a member for less than $4 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis 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. © 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 Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korean hackers broke into software used by banks and government agencies

Researchers “strongly attribute” the novel attack on a popular security software manager to the DPRK’s Lazarus Group

Min Chao Choy November 17, 2020

North Korean hackers broke into software used by banks and government agencies

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The North Korea-linked Lazarus Group is likely behind a novel supply chain attack targeting a popular South Korean security software manager, according to researchers at cybersecurity firm ESET.

On Monday, ESET warned that WIZVERA VeraPort, a widespread application that assists with installing custom security software, was compromised by Lazarus hackers.

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