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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
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
North Koreans secretly working at foreign firms could carry out attacks: Report
Researchers outline how DPRK IT workers obtain jobs under false pretenses, evading sanctions and posing security risks
September 25, 2024
North Korea imported over $300K in sanctioned goods from China in August: Data
Items include industrial machinery, while textiles and human hair continue to dominate bilateral trade
September 23, 2024
North Korea restoring runway at key airbase dismantled for COVID disinfection
Imagery shows work underway at Uiji Airport near China border in line with Kim Jong Un’s pledge to revive air force
September 23, 2024
North Korean hackers use ‘poisoned’ Python packages to deliver new backdoors
Security researchers uncover evolving malware used by DPRK cybercrime groups to infiltrate firms in critical industries
September 20, 2024
North Korea uses Chinese facilities to import millions in goods from Japan, US
Data shows China likely re-exported machinery, luxury goods and more to DPRK, without knowledge of original senders
September 12, 2024
