Cyber
Information related to cyber activities relating to the DPRK
North Korean cyber group stole weapons data from ROK defense firms, Seoul says
Andariel allegedly stole over 250 files in espionage campaign, while extorting thousands in crypto from other companies
December 6, 2023
Head of pro-North Korea group arrested in Spain over US crypto charges
Spanish aristocrat Alejandro Cao de Benos insists he can’t be extradited over allegations he advised DPRK on blockchain
December 4, 2023
US sanctions crypto mixer allegedly used by North Korea to launder money
Designation of Sinbad comes after US blacklisted its predecessor, even as DPRK continued to use service under new name
November 30, 2023
South Korea, UK issue advisory warning of North Korean cyberattacks
Joint advisory is London’s first with non-Five Eyes nation and follows deal to establish strategic cyber partnership
November 24, 2023
North Korea hackers poison popular application to compromise over 100 devices
Supply chain attack used validated software in sign of Lazarus Group’s increasing ‘sophistication,’ expert says
November 24, 2023
Two South Koreans indicted for allegedly colluding with North Korean hackers
Prosecutors have accused data recovery firm of working with Lazarus Group to extort some $2M from over 700 victims
November 21, 2023
North Korean cybercriminals target job seekers with fake skills assessments
Threat actors contacted victims through platforms like LinkedIn before luring them to malicious websites, Microsoft says
November 15, 2023
North Korean hackers target Apple computers with new malware variant
BlueNoroff group’s recent MacOS focus suggests DPRK threat groups are directing efforts at specific systems, expert says
November 9, 2023
North Korean hackers exploit vulnerability in South Korean security software
Seoul’s spy agency says some ROK companies have still not updated software, months after it issued first advisory
November 8, 2023
China denies North Korean banker laundered cryptocurrency within its borders
Statement to UN Panel of Experts comes after member state alleged Sim Hyon Sop helped DPRK procure $24M in stolen crypto
November 7, 2023
