North Korean hackers stole designs from South Korean semiconductor firms: Seoul



News North Korean hackers stole designs from South Korean semiconductor firms: Seoul Spy agency says theft from two companies likely aims to support DPRK weapons and satellite programs Shreyas Reddy March 4, 2024 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON An illustration of North Korean semiconductors \| Image: NK News North Korean cybercriminals targeted South Korean semiconductor companies in a possible bid to establish domestic capabilities to support Pyongyang’s satellite and missile development, Seoul’s spy agency warned on Monday. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) said in a press release that an unspecified DPRK threat actor infiltrated the systems of two South Korean firms in December and February and stole product designs and photos of their facilities. North Korean cybercriminals targeted South Korean semiconductor companies in a possible bid to establish domestic capabilities to support Pyongyang’s satellite and missile development, Seoul’s spy agency warned on Monday. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) said in a press release that an unspecified DPRK threat actor infiltrated the systems of two South Korean firms in December and February and stole product designs and photos of their facilities. 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 stole designs from South Korean semiconductor firms: Seoul

Spy agency says theft from two companies likely aims to support DPRK weapons and satellite programs

Shreyas Reddy March 4, 2024

North Korean hackers stole designs from South Korean semiconductor firms: Seoul

An illustration of North Korean semiconductors | Image: NK News

North Korean cybercriminals targeted South Korean semiconductor companies in a possible bid to establish domestic capabilities to support Pyongyang’s satellite and missile development, Seoul’s spy agency warned on Monday.

The National Intelligence Service (NIS) said in a press release that an unspecified DPRK threat actor infiltrated the systems of two South Korean firms in December and February and stole product designs and photos of their facilities.

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