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Information related to cyber activities relating to the DPRK

North Korean hackers use open-source tools to attack internet and health sectors
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North Korean hackers use open-source tools to attack internet and health sectors

Use of tools like DeimosC2 in initial attack represents shift in DPRK cybercriminals’ approach, security firm says

North Korean hackers use open-source tools to attack internet and health sectors
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy August 25, 2023
US charges founders of crypto mixer with enabling North Korean money laundering
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US charges founders of crypto mixer with enabling North Korean money laundering

Washington previously sanctioned Tornado Cash for facilitating DPRK cybercriminals’ efforts to cash out stolen assets

US charges founders of crypto mixer with enabling North Korean money laundering
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy August 24, 2023
North Korean hackers target wargames firm supplying US-ROK drills
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North Korean hackers target wargames firm supplying US-ROK drills

ROK police and US military attribute phishing attack to Kimsuky but say threat group did not steal military-related data

North Korean hackers target wargames firm supplying US-ROK drills
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy August 21, 2023
North Korean hackers moved $8.5M in stolen cryptocurrency, researchers say
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North Korean hackers moved $8.5M in stolen cryptocurrency, researchers say

Movement across three blockchains appears to be effort to launder part of some $300M in proceeds from recent attacks

North Korean hackers moved $8.5M in stolen cryptocurrency, researchers say
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin August 9, 2023
Virgil Griffith ignored warnings on crypto dealings with North Korea, FBI says
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Virgil Griffith ignored warnings on crypto dealings with North Korea, FBI says

Cryptocurrency expert is serving 63-month prison sentence for helping DPRK evade sanctions with blockchain technology

Virgil Griffith ignored warnings on crypto dealings with North Korea, FBI says
Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll August 9, 2023
The FBI investigation into Virgil Griffith, crypto guru to North Korea – Ep. 301
North Korea News Podcast

The FBI investigation into Virgil Griffith, crypto guru to North Korea – Ep. 301

FBI agent Brandon Cavanaugh discusses how Griffith ignored US warnings and helped the DPRK evade sanctions

The FBI investigation into Virgil Griffith, crypto guru to North Korea – Ep. 301
Jacco ZwetslootJacco Zwetsloot | NK News August 9, 2023
North Korean hackers broke into Russian missile producer’s systems: Report
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North Korean hackers broke into Russian missile producer’s systems: Report

Researchers say two DPRK threat groups sought to steal confidential information to advance country’s weapons programs

North Korean hackers broke into Russian missile producer’s systems: Report
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin August 8, 2023
US senators pressure Biden to crack down on North Korean cryptocurrency theft
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US senators pressure Biden to crack down on North Korean cryptocurrency theft

Democratic lawmakers warn DPRK using billions in stolen crypto to fund weapons, calling for White House to detail plans

US senators pressure Biden to crack down on North Korean cryptocurrency theft
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin August 7, 2023
US cloud company helped North Korean hackers carry out attacks: Report
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US cloud company helped North Korean hackers carry out attacks: Report

Researchers allege Cloudzy is tied to Iran and allowed 17 threat groups to exploit its services, including 4 from DPRK

US cloud company helped North Korean hackers carry out attacks: Report
Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin August 3, 2023
North Korea in July 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in July 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from July 1, 2023 to July 31, 2023

North Korea in July 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
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