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North Korean cyber campaign targets blockchain engineers with new macOS malware
Lazarus Group used coding challenge and job offer as lure in sophisticated social engineering scheme, security firm says
November 3, 2023
Pyongyang airport expands plane parking amid claims Air Koryo seeks new aircraft
Satellite imagery shows new parking apron at North Korea’s main airport, after country resumed international flights
November 3, 2023
North Korea appears to blow past oil cap using illicit transfers at sea: Report
Information provided to UN Panel of Experts suggests DPRK likely exceeded 500,000 barrel limit in first five months
November 1, 2023
New ship joins alleged North Korea-Russia weapons trade operation: Imagery
Vessel is largest of four that have been seen transfering containers at Rason Port near border with Russia
October 31, 2023
Declining Chinese border town eyes North Korean workers for economic revival
New industrial park in Kaishantun is far from population centers, suggesting plan to use DPRK workers for cheap labor
October 30, 2023
Major Russian container port tied to alleged North Korea weapons trade: Imagery
NK Pro analysis shows Angara ship visited Vostochny port between trips to DPRK, suggesting it’s a 2nd base for operation
October 23, 2023
North Korean hackers exploit vulnerability in software development app: Report
Attackers could use exploit to compromise software while it’s still under development, expert says
October 20, 2023
Imports of food and hair for wigs drive 4-year high in North Korea-China trade
Surge in wheat purchases points to effort to diversify diets, while imports of sanctioned goods increase 19-fold
October 20, 2023
Russian ship in South Africa arms row appears to aid North Korea weapons trade
Imagery suggests sanctioned Lady R docked at Rason, after US alleged port facilitated arms deal between DPRK and Russia
October 19, 2023
Secure Russian naval base processed alleged North Korean arms shipments: Imagery
NK Pro analysis also shows at least 2 other ships involved in operation, appearing to back up US claims of weapons sales
October 16, 2023
