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North Korea restoring runway at key airbase dismantled for COVID disinfection
Imagery shows work underway at Uiji Airport near China border in line with Kim Jong Un’s pledge to revive air force
September 23, 2024
North Korean hackers use ‘poisoned’ Python packages to deliver new backdoors
Security researchers uncover evolving malware used by DPRK cybercrime groups to infiltrate firms in critical industries
September 20, 2024
North Korea uses Chinese facilities to import millions in goods from Japan, US
Data shows China likely re-exported machinery, luxury goods and more to DPRK, without knowledge of original senders
September 12, 2024
North Korean hackers exploit new Chrome vulnerability for possible crypto theft
Microsoft attributes zero-day attacks to Citrine Sleet threat group, which may have shared tools with Lazarus Group
September 2, 2024
North Korea dismantles giant import quarantine center on Chinese border
Near complete removal of buildings signals shift in COVID trade policies, and possibly restoration of converted airport
August 27, 2024
North Korean hackers shift to self-operated servers to deploy new malware family
Cybercriminals’ use of server linked to Russian intelligence signals greater bilateral cyber cooperation, expert says
August 22, 2024
North Korea expanding naval base amid uncertainty over new warship deployment
Construction project on east coast likely seeks to improve sailor training and support DPRK’s newest corvettes
August 21, 2024
Bedroom furniture cracks list of North Korea’s top imports from China in July
Expert says $2M in furniture may be related to tourism plans, while fabrics and wigs once again lead bilateral exchange
August 20, 2024
North Korean hackers exploit new Windows vulnerability to steal sensitive data
Lazarus Group likely sought to use zero-day flaw to target crypto and aerospace professionals, researchers say
August 20, 2024
North Korea starts new construction at airbase used to test advanced drones
Satellite imagery hints at Kim Jong Un visit as work may signal plans to ramp up flight testing of copycat aircraft
August 19, 2024
