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December 09, 2024

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Information related to cyber activities relating to the DPRK

North Koreans secretly working at foreign firms could carry out attacks: Report
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North Koreans secretly working at foreign firms could carry out attacks: Report

Researchers outline how DPRK IT workers obtain jobs under false pretenses, evading sanctions and posing security risks

North Koreans secretly working at foreign firms could carry out attacks: Report
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 25, 2024
North Korean cyberattacks on Seoul’s unification ministry double since 2022

North Korean cyberattacks on Seoul’s unification ministry double since 2022

DPRK hackers have attempted to infiltrate ministry and related organizations over 2,300 times this year, data shows

North Korean cyberattacks on Seoul’s unification ministry double since 2022
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy September 25, 2024
North Korean hackers use ‘poisoned’ Python packages to deliver new backdoors
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North Korean hackers use ‘poisoned’ Python packages to deliver new backdoors

Security researchers uncover evolving malware used by DPRK cybercrime groups to infiltrate firms in critical industries

North Korean hackers use ‘poisoned’ Python packages to deliver new backdoors
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 20, 2024
North Korean cybercriminals steal $22M from Indonesian crypto exchange

North Korean cybercriminals steal $22M from Indonesian crypto exchange

Researchers say Lazarus Group used over 150 virtual transactions to launder funds and obscure extent of breach

North Korean cybercriminals steal $22M from Indonesian crypto exchange
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 17, 2024
North Korean IT workers furtively seeking jobs at British firms, UK warns

North Korean IT workers furtively seeking jobs at British firms, UK warns

Workers pose as freelancers to gain employment and generate revenue for DPRK weapons programs, according to advisory

North Korean IT workers furtively seeking jobs at British firms, UK warns
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill September 17, 2024
Name game: Decoding the dizzying diversity of monikers for North Korean hackers
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Name game: Decoding the dizzying diversity of monikers for North Korean hackers

DPRK secrecy has bred taxonomic confusion, with different researchers using different names for even same threat groups

Name game: Decoding the dizzying diversity of monikers for North Korean hackers
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 17, 2024
North Korea ‘aggressively’ targeting crypto industry to steal assets, FBI warns

North Korea ‘aggressively’ targeting crypto industry to steal assets, FBI warns

US alert says ‘highly tailored’ DPRK campaigns are crafted around targets’ personal details and can even fool experts

North Korea ‘aggressively’ targeting crypto industry to steal assets, FBI warns
Alannah Hill
Alannah Hill September 4, 2024
North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from August 1 to August 31, 2024

North Korea in August 2024: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro September 3, 2024
North Korean hackers exploit new Chrome vulnerability for possible crypto theft
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North Korean hackers exploit new Chrome vulnerability for possible crypto theft

Microsoft attributes zero-day attacks to Citrine Sleet threat group, which may have shared tools with Lazarus Group

North Korean hackers exploit new Chrome vulnerability for possible crypto theft
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy September 2, 2024
North Korea using Chinese warehouses to sell ginseng and accordions overseas

North Korea using Chinese warehouses to sell ginseng and accordions overseas

State media reveals e-commerce scheme to sell goods via website set up with China and Russia, raising sanctions concerns

North Korea using Chinese warehouses to sell ginseng and accordions overseas
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy August 30, 2024
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