North Korean hackers target some 150 experts in phishing campaign: ROK police



News North Korean hackers target some 150 experts in phishing campaign: ROK police Campaign targeting Korean analysts aligns with Kimsuky threat group’s focus on stealing sensitive user data Shreyas Reddy June 7, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON An illustration of a hacker at computer A prominent North Korean threat group targeted former South Korean high-level officials and over 100 other security experts, police announced Wednesday, as Pyongyang increases efforts to steal sensitive information from experts and journalists. Kimsuky induced experts to access a phishing site by pretending to be unification and security experts or journalists, South Korea’s national police agency said in a press release. A prominent North Korean threat group targeted former South Korean high-level officials and over 100 other security experts, police announced Wednesday, as Pyongyang increases efforts to steal sensitive information from experts and journalists. Kimsuky induced experts to access a phishing site by pretending to be unification and security experts or journalists, South Korea’s national police agency said in a press release. 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 target some 150 experts in phishing campaign: ROK police

Campaign targeting Korean analysts aligns with Kimsuky threat group’s focus on stealing sensitive user data

Shreyas Reddy June 7, 2023

North Korean hackers target some 150 experts in phishing campaign: ROK police

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A prominent North Korean threat group targeted former South Korean high-level officials and over 100 other security experts, police announced Wednesday, as Pyongyang increases efforts to steal sensitive information from experts and journalists.

Kimsuky induced experts to access a phishing site by pretending to be unification and security experts or journalists, South Korea’s national police agency said in a press release.

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