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China likely re-exported millions of dollars of North Korean goods, data shows
DPRK alloy and wigs likely transshipped to South Korea and US, while Pyongyang imported foreign luxury goods via China
December 13, 2023
Russian firms employing North Koreans to build houses in Far East: Investigation
Two companies confirm they’re using DPRK labor as Russia appears increasingly willing to overlook sanctions violations
December 6, 2023
North Korean cyber group stole weapons data from ROK defense firms, Seoul says
Andariel allegedly stole over 250 files in espionage campaign, while extorting thousands in crypto from other companies
December 6, 2023
North Korea resumes work on new warship, months after launching sister ship
Appearance of corvette at drydock may be to install new weapons ahead of deployment, as DPRK pushes naval revival
November 29, 2023
North Korea hackers poison popular application to compromise over 100 devices
Supply chain attack used validated software in sign of Lazarus Group’s increasing ‘sophistication,’ expert says
November 24, 2023
North Korean rice imports from China drop amid alleged arms trade with Russia
Expert says Moscow may be sending more food staples in exchange for weapons, as wigs again top DPRK exports
November 21, 2023
North Korean cybercriminals target job seekers with fake skills assessments
Threat actors contacted victims through platforms like LinkedIn before luring them to malicious websites, Microsoft says
November 15, 2023
North Korean hackers target Apple computers with new malware variant
BlueNoroff group’s recent MacOS focus suggests DPRK threat groups are directing efforts at specific systems, expert says
November 9, 2023
North Korean hackers exploit vulnerability in South Korean security software
Seoul’s spy agency says some ROK companies have still not updated software, months after it issued first advisory
November 8, 2023
North Korea ramps up coal smuggling at sea near China and Russia: UN report
Member state tells Panel of Experts that DPRK illegally exported 800K tons of coal in Q1, a fourfold increase from 2022
November 6, 2023
