Cyber
Information related to cyber activities relating to the DPRK
North Korean hackers stole $620 million from Pokemon-like blockchain game: FBI
Analysis by US authorities points to massive theft of ethereum that likely funds Pyongyang’s weapons programs
April 15, 2022
North Korean hackers could boost country’s space program: US defense department
New US report finds DPRK cyberattacks on aerospace industries could strengthen weapons and space development
April 13, 2022
Virgil Griffith, US crypto guru who aided North Korea, sentenced to 5 years
Judge chides Griffith as a wannabe ‘crypto hero’ whose actions seriously undercut US sanctions against North Korea
April 13, 2022
North Korean hackers spread malware-laced crypto wallet, security firm says
DPRK-backed Lazarus Group increasingly taking advantage of ‘revolutionary’ new fintech, experts tell NK Pro
April 1, 2022
North Korean hackers steal ex-intelligence official’s emails in malware attack
DPRK-linked ScarCruft group sends novel malware to journalist after gaining access to former director’s emails
April 1, 2022
North Korean IT workers active in Equatorial Guinea despite 2019 ban: UN report
13 workers reportedly arrived from 2018-2019, after country said it repatriated DPRK laborers in line with UN sanctions
March 29, 2022
North Korean hackers exploit vulnerability in Google Chrome to spread malware
Google analysts say two Pyongyang-backed cyber groups behind attacks against media, IT, fintech and other industries
March 25, 2022
South Korea raises cyber alert levels citing North Korean threats
Defense ministry points to concerns about Russia and DPRK, while spy agency notes risks due to presidential transition
March 21, 2022
How global pressure on Russia could impact the North Korea sanctions regime
Moscow could withdraw support for the UN Panel of Experts on the DPRK and block new Security Council designations
March 11, 2022
US crypto researcher who aided DPRK says he acted ‘in the interest of peace’
Lawyers for Virgil Griffith say he had borderline ‘obsession’ with DPRK as they petition for lenient sentence
March 8, 2022
