North Korean-linked cyberattack uses fear of coronavirus to trick victims



News North Korean-linked cyberattack uses fear of coronavirus to trick victims Emails claiming to be from South Korean health agency contain code that installs malicious software Nils Weisensee April 2, 2020 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News Hackers believed to have links with North Korea launched a new attack on Wednesday trying to break into South Korean computers, using emails purporting to come from a local government agency fighting to contain the coronavirus. Attackers suspected to be part of the Lazarus Group sent malicious emails claiming to come from the Incheon Communicable Diseases Center, Chinese cybersecurity firm QiAnXin warned on Thursday. Hackers believed to have links with North Korea launched a new attack on Wednesday trying to break into South Korean computers, using emails purporting to come from a local government agency fighting to contain the coronavirus. Attackers suspected to be part of the Lazarus Group sent malicious emails claiming to come from the Incheon Communicable Diseases Center, Chinese cybersecurity firm QiAnXin warned on Thursday. Become a member for less than $5.75 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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North Korean-linked cyberattack uses fear of coronavirus to trick victims

Emails claiming to be from South Korean health agency contain code that installs malicious software

Nils Weisensee April 2, 2020

North Korean-linked cyberattack uses fear of coronavirus to trick victims

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Hackers believed to have links with North Korea launched a new attack on Wednesday trying to break into South Korean computers, using emails purporting to come from a local government agency fighting to contain the coronavirus.

Attackers suspected to be part of the Lazarus Group sent malicious emails claiming to come from the Incheon Communicable Diseases Center, Chinese cybersecurity firm QiAnXin warned on Thursday.

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