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North Korea exploits Itaewon tragedy for zero-day malware attack: Google
Researchers say ScarCruft used deadly event as lure for phishing campaign targeting Internet Explorer vulnerability
December 8, 2022
New-and-improved North Korean malware targets cryptocurrency traders
Researchers identify spread of new AppleJeus variant alongside fake cryptocurrency website run by Pyongyang
December 6, 2022
North Korean spyware campaign more potent than previously thought: Researchers
Bluelight backdoor paved the way for Dolphin malware to exfiltrate victims’ information through Google cloud services
December 2, 2022
Chinese fishing boats avoid North Korean waters after Beijing order, data shows
Boats stay west of the 124th meridian in Yellow Sea after government warns against fights with DPRK counterparts
November 30, 2022
Rail trade with North Korea threatened as COVID surges in Chinese border city
China reports rising cases in Dandong, but numbers yet to reach levels that led to last trade shutdown in April
November 29, 2022
North Korea’s food and medicine imports jump as country preps for harsh winter
Influx comes as state media calls for farmers to boost rice production and warns citizens of flu and COVID-19 risks
November 21, 2022
North Korea lost internet shortly before short-range missile test, logs show
Cause of outage unclear, though key network indicators suggest the DPRK couldn’t access external websites either
November 18, 2022
North Korean hackers targeted Ukraine as it fought off Russia’s invasion: Report
Cyber researchers say DPRK likely sought sensitive information for its own gain rather than to aid Kremlin’s war effort
November 15, 2022
Prices of imported consumer goods dip in North Korean capital
Whisky, shampoo, coffee and other goods continue to decline in price as country’s trade with China increases
November 11, 2022
North Korea reveals imposing new prosecutors HQ amid anti-corruption campaign
Expert says elaborate new campus part of Kim Jong Un’s efforts to enhance rule by law for enforcing party policy
November 8, 2022
