North Korean hackers weaponize COVID outbreak in latest cyber attack



News North Korean hackers weaponize COVID outbreak in latest cyber attack DPRK-linked Kimsuky group spreads fake press releases containing malicious code, cybersecurity firm says Ethan Jewell May 19, 2022 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON North Korean workers at their computers \| Image: KCNA (May 15, 2022) North Korean hackers have wasted little time weaponizing the country’s COVID-19 outbreak to spread viruses of their own making, security researchers say. Researchers at South Korea-based cybersecurity firm AhnLabs announced on Wednesday they had detected new, malware-laced press releases suspected to originate from Kimsuky, one of North Korea’s most notorious hacking syndicates. North Korean hackers have wasted little time weaponizing the country’s COVID-19 outbreak to spread viruses of their own making, security researchers say. Researchers at South Korea-based cybersecurity firm AhnLabs announced on Wednesday they had detected new, malware-laced press releases suspected to originate from Kimsuky, one of North Korea’s most notorious hacking syndicates. 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 weaponize COVID outbreak in latest cyber attack

DPRK-linked Kimsuky group spreads fake press releases containing malicious code, cybersecurity firm says

Ethan Jewell May 19, 2022

North Korean hackers weaponize COVID outbreak in latest cyber attack

North Korean workers at their computers | Image: KCNA (May 15, 2022)

North Korean hackers have wasted little time weaponizing the country’s COVID-19 outbreak to spread viruses of their own making, security researchers say.

Researchers at South Korea-based cybersecurity firm AhnLabs announced on Wednesday they had detected new, malware-laced press releases suspected to originate from Kimsuky, one of North Korea’s most notorious hacking syndicates.

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