April 20, 2024

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Shreyas Reddy

Shreyas Reddy is a correspondent at NK News, based in Seoul. He previously worked as a researcher at BBC Monitoring, where his work focused on news and key people and organizations from the Korean Peninsula, Japan, Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Follow him on Twitter.

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North Korean hackers exploit vulnerability in South Korean security software
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North Korean hackers exploit vulnerability in South Korean security software

Seoul’s spy agency says some ROK companies have still not updated software, months after it issued first advisory

North Korean hackers exploit vulnerability in South Korean security software
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 8, 2023
G7 foreign ministers condemn alleged North Korean weapons sales to Russia

G7 foreign ministers condemn alleged North Korean weapons sales to Russia

Expert says discussion of arms sales for Ukraine war reflect fears that Pyongyang and Moscow are growing closer

G7 foreign ministers condemn alleged North Korean weapons sales to Russia
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Shreyas Reddy November 8, 2023
China denies North Korean banker laundered cryptocurrency within its borders

China denies North Korean banker laundered cryptocurrency within its borders

Statement to UN Panel of Experts comes after member state alleged Sim Hyon Sop helped DPRK procure $24M in stolen crypto

China denies North Korean banker laundered cryptocurrency within its borders
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 7, 2023
US, South Korea and Japan to form council to counter North Korean cyber threats

US, South Korea and Japan to form council to counter North Korean cyber threats

Trilateral forum represents significant step in institutional cybersecurity cooperation, experts say

US, South Korea and Japan to form council to counter North Korean cyber threats
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 6, 2023
Up to 10,000 North Korean IT workers fundraising for regime abroad: Report

Up to 10,000 North Korean IT workers fundraising for regime abroad: Report

UN Panel of Experts cites estimates that workers earn thousands of dollars per month, spotlighting cases in Laos

Up to 10,000 North Korean IT workers fundraising for regime abroad: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 3, 2023
North Korean cyber campaign targets blockchain engineers with new macOS malware
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North Korean cyber campaign targets blockchain engineers with new macOS malware

Lazarus Group used coding challenge and job offer as lure in sophisticated social engineering scheme, security firm says

North Korean cyber campaign targets blockchain engineers with new macOS malware
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 3, 2023
October comes and goes without planned North Korean spy satellite launch

October comes and goes without planned North Korean spy satellite launch

Pyongyang may have altered launch schedules to fix technical issues rather than risk a costly third failure, experts say

October comes and goes without planned North Korean spy satellite launch
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy November 1, 2023
UN report warns of persistent threats from North Korean cybercrime and espionage

UN report warns of persistent threats from North Korean cybercrime and espionage

Panel of Experts outlines activity by DPRK threat groups, but expert says report offers only ‘generic’ recommendations

UN report warns of persistent threats from North Korean cybercrime and espionage
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy October 31, 2023
North Korean hackers mimic e-commerce app to steal South Koreans’ data: NIS

North Korean hackers mimic e-commerce app to steal South Koreans’ data: NIS

ROK spy agency says DPRK copied app used by over 20 million, highlighting its sophisticated imitation tactics

North Korean hackers mimic e-commerce app to steal South Koreans’ data: NIS
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Shreyas Reddy October 26, 2023
State media review: North Korea promotes new smartphones at local trade shows
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State media review: North Korea promotes new smartphones at local trade shows

An in-depth analysis of cell phone industry revival, claims of good harvest, criticism of US weapons in Ukraine and more

State media review: North Korea promotes new smartphones at local trade shows
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