North Korean hackers likely behind barrage of cyberattacks against journalists



News North Korean hackers likely behind barrage of cyberattacks against journalists Investigation identifies at least two DPRK-linked groups attempting to break into computers at NK News Nils Weisensee October 14, 2021 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON NK News \| A screenshot of an email sent to NK News staff from a suspected North Korean hacker posing as UK Ambassador to DPRK Colin Crooks Two prolific hacking groups assumed to be working on behalf of North Korea have launched a series of unusual attacks against journalists covering the DPRK, an NK News investigation in cooperation with cybersecurity firm Kaspersky found. The unsuccessful attacks stood out for the hackers’ persistence and tailored communications, aiming to trick NK News reporters into installing malware that could ultimately give the attackers full access to the company’s computer systems. Two prolific hacking groups assumed to be working on behalf of North Korea have launched a series of unusual attacks against journalists covering the DPRK, an NK News investigation in cooperation with cybersecurity firm Kaspersky found. The unsuccessful attacks stood out for the hackers’ persistence and tailored communications, aiming to trick NK News reporters into installing malware that could ultimately give the attackers full access to the company’s computer systems. 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 hackers likely behind barrage of cyberattacks against journalists

Investigation identifies at least two DPRK-linked groups attempting to break into computers at NK News

Nils Weisensee October 14, 2021

North Korean hackers likely behind barrage of cyberattacks against journalists

NK News | A screenshot of an email sent to NK News staff from a suspected North Korean hacker posing as UK Ambassador to DPRK Colin Crooks

Two prolific hacking groups assumed to be working on behalf of North Korea have launched a series of unusual attacks against journalists covering the DPRK, an NK News investigation in cooperation with cybersecurity firm Kaspersky found.

The unsuccessful attacks stood out for the hackers’ persistence and tailored communications, aiming to trick NK News reporters into installing malware that could ultimately give the attackers full access to the company’s computer systems.

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