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North Korea appears to start work on long-stalled Russia border bridge project
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North Korea appears to start work on long-stalled Russia border bridge project

Construction of road toward border on DPRK side follows June deal to build ‘motorcar bridge’ over Tumen River

North Korea appears to start work on long-stalled Russia border bridge project
Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko November 29, 2024
North Korean IT workers create China-linked fake websites to evade sanctions
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North Korean IT workers create China-linked fake websites to evade sanctions

New report shows DPRK actors posed as US-based firms to access sensitive contracts and aid regime’s weapons development

North Korean IT workers create China-linked fake websites to evade sanctions
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy November 22, 2024
North Korea ramps up textile imports in October, likely for illicit sales scheme
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North Korea ramps up textile imports in October, likely for illicit sales scheme

Shipments of fabrics and hair for wigs drive uptick in trade with China, while art exports raise sanctions concerns

North Korea ramps up textile imports in October, likely for illicit sales scheme
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin November 20, 2024
North Korean hackers develop malicious macOS minesweeper game using Google tool
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North Korean hackers develop malicious macOS minesweeper game using Google tool

Case marks first DPRK use of software development kit Flutter and is part of broader malware campaign, report finds

North Korean hackers develop malicious macOS minesweeper game using Google tool
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy November 15, 2024
Iranian hackers draw from North Korean playbook in sign of collusion: Report
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Iranian hackers draw from North Korean playbook in sign of collusion: Report

Researchers say overlapping tactics suggest DPRK shared know-how that Iran threat group used to target aerospace sector

Iranian hackers draw from North Korean playbook in sign of collusion: Report
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy November 14, 2024
North Korea joins forces with underground hackers to spread ransomware: Report
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North Korea joins forces with underground hackers to spread ransomware: Report

Security firm warns collaboration between DPRK’s Andariel and Play group could herald more damaging attacks worldwide

North Korea joins forces with underground hackers to spread ransomware: Report
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy October 30, 2024
North Korean hackers create fake version of NFT tank game to steal crypto
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North Korean hackers create fake version of NFT tank game to steal crypto

Lazarus Group group promoted game on social media to exploit new Chrome vulnerability in highly sophisticated attack

North Korean hackers create fake version of NFT tank game to steal crypto
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy October 25, 2024
Fabric and hair top North Korean imports from China, followed by processed foods
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Fabric and hair top North Korean imports from China, followed by processed foods

Expert says uptick in food shipments is likely to prepare for winter as indicators show ‘unfavorable’ food situation

Fabric and hair top North Korean imports from China, followed by processed foods
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin October 21, 2024
North Korean hackers target Southeast Asia with ‘stealthy’ new malware
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North Korean hackers target Southeast Asia with ‘stealthy’ new malware

Researchers say APT37 threat group used phishing emails to deploy backdoors on victims’ devices, focusing on Cambodia

North Korean hackers target Southeast Asia with ‘stealthy’ new malware
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy October 4, 2024
North Korean hackers linked to failed attempt to extort US companies
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North Korean hackers linked to failed attempt to extort US companies

Andariel infiltrated 3 firms to deploy ransomware just weeks after US indictment targeted cyber group, researchers say

North Korean hackers linked to failed attempt to extort US companies
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy October 3, 2024