Cyber
Information related to cyber activities relating to the DPRK
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
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
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 could boost country’s space program: US defense department
New US report finds DPRK cyberattacks on aerospace industries could strengthen weapons and space development
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
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 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 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 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
South Korea raises cyber alert levels citing North Korean threats
Defense ministry points to concerns about Russia and DPRK, while spy agency notes risks due to presidential transition
