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North Korea hackers poison popular application to compromise over 100 devices
Supply chain attack used validated software in sign of Lazarus Group’s increasing ‘sophistication,’ expert says
November 24, 2023
North Korean rice imports from China drop amid alleged arms trade with Russia
Expert says Moscow may be sending more food staples in exchange for weapons, as wigs again top DPRK exports
November 21, 2023
North Korean cybercriminals target job seekers with fake skills assessments
Threat actors contacted victims through platforms like LinkedIn before luring them to malicious websites, Microsoft says
November 15, 2023
North Korean hackers target Apple computers with new malware variant
BlueNoroff group’s recent MacOS focus suggests DPRK threat groups are directing efforts at specific systems, expert says
November 9, 2023
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
November 8, 2023
North Korea ramps up coal smuggling at sea near China and Russia: UN report
Member state tells Panel of Experts that DPRK illegally exported 800K tons of coal in Q1, a fourfold increase from 2022
November 6, 2023
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
November 3, 2023
Pyongyang airport expands plane parking amid claims Air Koryo seeks new aircraft
Satellite imagery shows new parking apron at North Korea’s main airport, after country resumed international flights
November 3, 2023
North Korea appears to blow past oil cap using illicit transfers at sea: Report
Information provided to UN Panel of Experts suggests DPRK likely exceeded 500,000 barrel limit in first five months
November 1, 2023
New ship joins alleged North Korea-Russia weapons trade operation: Imagery
Vessel is largest of four that have been seen transfering containers at Rason Port near border with Russia
October 31, 2023
