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North Korean cybercriminals linked to $352M heist from crypto exchange Bitget
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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

North Korean cybercriminals linked to $352M heist from crypto exchange Bitget
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 25, 2026
North Korean cybercriminals target Ukraine-focused groups with new malware
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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

North Korean cybercriminals target Ukraine-focused groups with new malware
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 23, 2026
US sanctions messenger-based marketplace over reported North Korea cyber fraud

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

US sanctions messenger-based marketplace over reported North Korea cyber fraud
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 10, 2026
Seoul court sentences man to 5 years in prison for spying on defectors, soldiers

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

Seoul court sentences man to 5 years in prison for spying on defectors, soldiers
Jooheon Kim
Jooheon Kim September 7, 2026
US judge orders forfeiture of virtual assets tied to North Korean IT workers

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

US judge orders forfeiture of virtual assets tied to North Korean IT workers
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin September 7, 2026
North Korean cybercriminals use AI coding agent to enhance phishing attacks
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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

North Korean cybercriminals use AI coding agent to enhance phishing attacks
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 7, 2026
Why Trump’s new counter-cybercrime model curiously leaves out North Korea
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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

Why Trump’s new counter-cybercrime model curiously leaves out North Korea
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 25, 2026
Ukraine war experience gives North Korea new edge, UNC deputy commander warns

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

Ukraine war experience gives North Korea new edge, UNC deputy commander warns
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 13, 2026
North Korean hackers exploit previously unknown flaw to target defense firms
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North Korean hackers exploit previously unknown flaw to target defense firms

Lazarus used fake job offers, new malware and compromised web servers to evade detection and gain deeper access

North Korean hackers exploit previously unknown flaw to target defense firms
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 12, 2026
How a fake crypto startup lured North Korean IT workers into a trap
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How a fake crypto startup lured North Korean IT workers into a trap

The sting revealed fake identities, remote-access tools and AI use, along with surprisingly shaky technical skills

How a fake crypto startup lured North Korean IT workers into a trap
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 11, 2026
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