Cyber
Information related to cyber activities relating to the DPRK
North Korea in September 2026: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from Sept. 1 to Sept. 30, 2026
October 2, 2026
Russia envoy arrives, DPRK hackers strike and North Korean POWs reach ROK
Anton Sokolin and Shreyas Reddy break down diplomacy, cybercrime and the growing dispute between Seoul and Kyiv
October 1, 2026
North Korean cybercriminals linked to $352M heist from crypto exchange Bitget
The theft — the largest in 2026 so far — pushes DPRK-linked crypto losses above $1B this year after several major heists
September 25, 2026
North Korean cybercriminals target Ukraine-focused groups with new malware
New campaign appears aimed at assessing the war’s trajectory as North Korea continues supporting Russia, researchers say
September 23, 2026
US sanctions messenger-based marketplace over reported North Korea cyber fraud
Treasury says cybercriminals turned to Xinbi Guarantee after massive U.S. crackdowns on Southeast Asia scamming
September 10, 2026
Seoul court sentences man to 5 years in prison for spying on defectors, soldiers
Defendant received cryptocurrency from DPRK-linked agent and helped gather military and personal information
September 7, 2026
US judge orders forfeiture of virtual assets tied to North Korean IT workers
Ruling gives Justice Department partial win in effort to seize nearly $8 million linked to DPRK laundering scheme
September 7, 2026
North Korean cybercriminals use AI coding agent to enhance phishing attacks
New evidence of an AI agent producing decoy files shows how technology can accelerate automated attack preparation
September 7, 2026
Why Trump’s new counter-cybercrime model curiously leaves out North Korea
The memo targets transnational criminal groups, while the DPRK’s state-directed operations occupy a murkier space
August 25, 2026
Ukraine war experience gives North Korea new edge, UNC deputy commander warns
Nearly two years on, UNC has not confirmed the status of its probe into alleged South Korean drone flights to Pyongyang
August 13, 2026
