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New Chinese data law creates more headaches for ship trackers in 2022
The law creates a ‘get-out-of-jail-free’ card for smugglers that hide AIS data, one expert said
January 9, 2022
North Korea’s fuel trade on pace to recover in 2022: Imagery
Over 1,300 satellite images show how Pyongyang’s fuel trade appeared to ramp up as 2021 came to a close
January 7, 2022
North Korea hackers weaponize holiday cheer in latest cyberattack against Russia
Spear-phishing attack disguised as New Year’s greeting targeted diplomats, using modified version of Konni malware
January 4, 2022
Alloy used in silicon production dominates North Korean exports in November
Expert cautions that low trade volumes can distort data, as DPRK continues to import inputs for light industry
December 20, 2021
North Korean group deploys sophisticated malware suite against DPRK watchers
With laser-like focus, DPRK-backed ScarCruft orchestrated attack one expert described as ‘devastating’ to privacy
November 29, 2021
DPRK hackers use South Korean servers and Google Drive to hide malware attack
Lazarus Group embeds malicious code in corrupted PDFs disguised as Samsung job post, experts find
November 29, 2021
Kim Jong Un builds new mansions across country as North Korean public suffers
Satellite images show new construction at lakeside retreat and secretive Pyongyang compound despite economic ‘hardships’
November 24, 2021
North Korea imports more soap from China, dials up electricity exports
Expert says soap and surfactants may be for sterilizing imports, as rumors swirl of a restart to overland trade
November 22, 2021
In new cyber campaign, North Korean hackers likely sow seeds of future attacks
Report finds TA406 group sent malware to foreign policy experts, academics and journalists that focus on North Korea
November 19, 2021
North Korea conducted malware campaign against aerospace, other targets: report
Cybersecurity firm concludes DPRK hacking group staged attack from Blogspot platform using infected Word documents
November 12, 2021
