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North Korean malware uses new trick to avoid analysis and detection
Remote Access Trojan by DPRK-linked Konni hackers encrypts code with secret keys to frustrate cybersecurity researchers
January 28, 2022
North Korea defends against third wave of cyberattacks
Pyongyang’s internet connection stays up despite increasingly powerful denial-of-service attacks
January 28, 2022
Why North Korean media blurred the faces of staff at a weapons factory
Obscuring faces appears to be a first in state media, following uptick in pixelation in recent years
January 28, 2022
Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat sees unusual leisure boat activity: Imagery
Kim also built new mansions at the complex last year, in sign that he maintains life of luxury amid shortages
January 27, 2022
North Koreans must wait up to 3 months for goods from train shipments: Source
Lengthy quarantine process at DPRK-China border means high prices and shortages likely to continue despite trade restart
January 27, 2022
DDOS attack cuts off North Korea’s internet after fifth missile test
Second major outage this year disrupted internet access and took all websites on DPRK servers offline
January 26, 2022
Surge of iron alloy drives North Korea’s spike in exports to China in December
Chinese customs data also shows increased DPRK imports of a variety of consumer goods, including dairy and honey
January 21, 2022
Train from China enters North Korean disinfection zone for first time: Imagery
Train appears to have arrived after crossing from China on Monday, revealing details about new import operation
January 18, 2022
North Korea stole $400 million worth of cryptocurrency in 2021: Report
DPRK hackers increasingly target ethereum over bitcoin, while bouncing funds between wallets to throw off authorities
January 14, 2022
5 years in the dark: North Korean ship reappears at key Chinese coal terminal
Suspicious visit highlights China’s willingness to overlook sanctions violations, expert says
January 14, 2022
