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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
November 20, 2024
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
November 15, 2024
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
November 14, 2024
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
October 30, 2024
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
October 25, 2024
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
October 21, 2024
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
October 4, 2024
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
October 3, 2024
North Korea’s Kimsuky adds new malware variants to expanding phishing arsenal
Keylogger and backdoor allow ‘king of spear phishing’ to steal info while avoiding detection, US cybersecurity firm says
September 27, 2024
North Korea builds giant construction camp at former joint inter-Korean project
Imagery shows huge camp six years after ROK group broke ground on $16m project to build ‘largest’ tree nursery in Asia
September 27, 2024
