UN report warns of persistent threats from North Korean cybercrime and espionage



News UN report warns of persistent threats from North Korean cybercrime and espionage Panel of Experts outlines activity by DPRK threat groups, but expert says report offers only ‘generic’ recommendations Shreyas Reddy October 31, 2023 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON An illustration of a pile of bitcoin \| Image: NK News North Korean cybercriminals continue to pose significant threats through cyber espionage and phishing campaigns after a record-breaking year of cryptocurrency theft in 2022, according to a new U.N. report. The latest Panel of Experts report largely repeats concerns shared in the previous document released earlier this year, which listed several high-profile incidents involving North Korean threat groups and called for sanctions against the head of Pyongyang’s intelligence agency. North Korean cybercriminals continue to pose significant threats through cyber espionage and phishing campaigns after a record-breaking year of cryptocurrency theft in 2022, according to a new U.N. report. The latest Panel of Experts report largely repeats concerns shared in the previous document released earlier this year, which listed several high-profile incidents involving North Korean threat groups and called for sanctions against the head of Pyongyang’s intelligence agency. 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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UN report warns of persistent threats from North Korean cybercrime and espionage

Panel of Experts outlines activity by DPRK threat groups, but expert says report offers only ‘generic’ recommendations

Shreyas Reddy October 31, 2023

UN report warns of persistent threats from North Korean cybercrime and espionage

An illustration of a pile of bitcoin | Image: NK News

North Korean cybercriminals continue to pose significant threats through cyber espionage and phishing campaigns after a record-breaking year of cryptocurrency theft in 2022, according to a new U.N. report.

The latest Panel of Experts report largely repeats concerns shared in the previous document released earlier this year, which listed several high-profile incidents involving North Korean threat groups and called for sanctions against the head of Pyongyang’s intelligence agency.

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