Cyber
Information related to cyber activities relating to the DPRK
Timeline: From North Korean threats against South to soccer defeat to Japan
NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 to February 29, 2024
March 1, 2024
North Korea sends more delegations to Russia, focusing on IT and sports
Expert says record number of exchanges in February point to preparations for Putin visit to Pyongyang later this year
February 23, 2024
North Korea targets Russian foreign ministry with data-stealing malware: Report
Campaign compromising government software shows DPRK not above ‘red on red’ attacks on close partner, researchers say
February 22, 2024
ROK police seize Supreme Court servers compromised in North Korean cyberattack
Authorities say they are investigating Lazarus Group malware to determine extent of breach and leaks of personal data
February 22, 2024
South Korea, Germany warn of North Korean cyberattacks against defense industry
Joint advisory asserts DPRK cybercriminals are stealing military tech to develop weapons like satellites and submarines
February 20, 2024
North Korea sold illegal gambling sites to South Korean criminals: NIS
China-based company allegedly raised billions of dollars for DPRK regime’s slush fund despite sanctions restrictions
February 16, 2024
North Korean hackers take phishing efforts to next level with AI tools: Report
Microsoft and OpenAI reports of DPRK AI use confirm growing concerns, with one expert calling development ‘frightening’
February 15, 2024
North Korean hackers drop new malware to steal data from South Korean targets
‘Troll Stealer’ uses valid certificates to pass as legitimate ROK security programs while stealing system information
February 9, 2024
North Korean websites briefly go offline amid wave of internet strategy changes
Recurring outages of domestically hosted sites suggest wider changes amid policy shift, cybersecurity expert says
February 6, 2024
South Korea unveils new cyber strategy to counter North Korean threats
Move from defensive to offensive focus aligns with U.S. Cyber Kill Chain and relies on early intelligence, expert says
February 2, 2024
