March 28, 2024

Cyber

Information related to cyber activities relating to the DPRK

US indicts Spanish aristocrat, British crypto expert for aiding North Korea

US indicts Spanish aristocrat, British crypto expert for aiding North Korea

Alejandro Cao de Benos and Christopher Emms allegedly helped American crypto guru Virgil Griffith gain access to DPRK

US indicts Spanish aristocrat, British crypto expert for aiding North Korea
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell April 26, 2022
North Korea moves illicit crypto as authorities struggle to keep up
NK PRO

North Korea moves illicit crypto as authorities struggle to keep up

DPRK-linked ethereum account moved $100 million within 48 hours of sanctions designation, blockchain analysis shows

North Korea moves illicit crypto as authorities struggle to keep up
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell April 25, 2022
US says it will ‘hunt down’ cybercriminals after $620m DPRK crypto heist

US says it will ‘hunt down’ cybercriminals after $620m DPRK crypto heist

Deputy national security advisor says illicit use of cryptocurrency helps fund North Korean weapons programs

US says it will ‘hunt down’ cybercriminals after $620m DPRK crypto heist
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell | Jeongmin Kim April 20, 2022
North Korean hackers stole $620 million from Pokemon-like blockchain game: FBI
NK PRO

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

North Korean hackers stole $620 million from Pokemon-like blockchain game: FBI
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell April 15, 2022
North Korean hackers could boost country’s space program: US defense department

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

North Korean hackers could boost country’s space program: US defense department
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell April 13, 2022
Virgil Griffith, US crypto guru who aided North Korea, sentenced to 5 years

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

Virgil Griffith, US crypto guru who aided North Korea, sentenced to 5 years
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell April 13, 2022
North Korean hackers spread malware-laced crypto wallet, security firm says
NK PRO

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

North Korean hackers spread malware-laced crypto wallet, security firm says
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell April 1, 2022
North Korean hackers steal ex-intelligence official’s emails in malware attack

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

North Korean hackers steal ex-intelligence official’s emails in malware attack
Nils Weisensee
Nils Weisensee April 1, 2022
North Korean IT workers active in Equatorial Guinea despite 2019 ban: UN report

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

North Korean IT workers active in Equatorial Guinea despite 2019 ban: UN report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 29, 2022
North Korean hackers exploit vulnerability in Google Chrome to spread malware
NK PRO

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

North Korean hackers exploit vulnerability in Google Chrome to spread malware
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell March 25, 2022
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