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North Korea imports $32M in food in April, continues sanctioned textile trade
Expert says fruit shipments likely for elite, as China outsources production of wigs, watches and clothes
May 21, 2025
North Korean firm unveils new AI-powered smartphone at Pyongyang trade fair
First smartphone by Sujongchon boasts AI image editor and voice controls but appears to crib from Chinese models
May 20, 2025
New AI research center supercharging North Korea’s malicious cyber ops: Report
US cybersecurity firm says obscure center marks ‘decisive evolution’ as DPRK blurs lines between different threats
May 16, 2025
North Korean hackers target Ukrainian government in elaborate espionage campaign
Report finds DPRK threat group used phishing emails to gather intel likely aimed at informing troop deployment to Russia
May 14, 2025
North Korea ramps up crypto theft with malicious tools, stealing $137M in a day
Report reveals DPRK cybercriminals upgrading tactics with phishing-linked crypto drainers and insider IT operatives
April 25, 2025
North Korean cybercriminals using Russian IP addresses for malicious activities
Report finds evidence of infrastructure sharing between DPRK and Russian entities, underlining ties in cyber realm
April 24, 2025
North Koreans use real-time deepfake tech to hide identities in job interviews
Report finds IT workers attempted to pass themselves as other people in scheme to secure jobs and raise money for regime
April 23, 2025
North Korea’s imports from China more than double month-on-month in March
Hair for wig production returns as top trade item, while Pyongyang continues piano-buying spree with $1.5M in purchases
April 21, 2025
North Korean hackers expand fake recruitment scheme to deliver new malware
Researchers say Lazarus Group-linked actors behind 11 malicious packages deploying BeaverTail infostealer and RAT loader
April 7, 2025
North Korea hackers go after business executives in latest info-stealing scheme
Espionage operation dubbed ‘Chaotic Capybara’ spreads macOS malware to both job seekers and the C-suite, researchers say
March 28, 2025
