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North Korean hackers execute first-ever ‘cascading’ supply chain attack: Report
Researchers say DPRK threat group piggybacked off compromised trading software to hack 3CX videoconference service
April 21, 2023
ROK police say they stopped possible nationwide cyberattack by North Korea
Expert calls it ‘mind-boggling’ authorities waited so long to investigate campaign that began as early as 2021
April 19, 2023
Hacked videoconferencing firm 3CX says North Korea behind massive intrusion
Company cites researchers’ ‘high confidence’ that DPRK target MacOS and Windows with malware and took control of devices
April 12, 2023
Chinese shipyard firms linked to ‘several’ transfers of vessels to North Korea
UN Panel of Experts implicate Rongcheng Yuantong and Rongcheng Longyan in likely sanctions-busting scheme
April 4, 2023
North Korea appears to stop extended quarantine for imported goods: Imagery
Fewer trains seen at border facility as Chinese imports empty out, in what may be sign of major pandemic policy change
April 4, 2023
North Korean hackers targeting phone conferencing software, security firm says
Attack grants access to users’ system and browser data and aligns with broader goal of raising money for regime
March 31, 2023
Indonesia detains bulk carrier blacklisted for violating North Korea sanctions
UN report calls for due diligence after Petral 8 discovered hiding identity under altered name and flag of convenience
March 31, 2023
North Korea appears to rip up Pyongyang airfield just years after construction
Satellite imagery shows demolition of what would be at least the eighth airfield cleared from map since 2019
March 29, 2023
UN report calls for sanctioning North Korean spy chief to counter cybercrime
Panel of Experts highlights growing DPRK cyber threat, but researcher says findings largely retread old ground
March 29, 2023
North Korea’s illicit fuel imports jumped 70% in 2022, UN data suggests
Member states tell Panel of Experts that DPRK imported nearly 800K barrels through August, exceeding annual cap
March 28, 2023
