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North Korean hackers stole cryptocurrency while skimming credit cards: Report
Group-IB’s analysis of a Lazarus CC-skimming campaign also revealed malware designed to steal BTC, ETH
April 16, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s $2 million aid donation raises cash transfer questions
The North Korean leader has gifted aid funds and stipends to Chongryon in Japan every year since becoming leader
April 16, 2021
North Korea turns airport into COVID-19 disinfection center to boost trade
Satellite imagery shows construction at airfield near the Chinese border — possibly to tackle extreme drop in imports
April 16, 2021
North Korean ships visit Chinese coal and iron ports, possibly for illegal sales
At least five North Korea-linked ships took turns at Longkou Port for possible sales between March 29 and April 13
April 14, 2021
Gold, silver and sapphire? North Korea markets sanctioned sculptures and jewelry
The country’s latest Foreign Trade magazine touts artwork from a studio sanctioned by the US and UN
April 14, 2021
North Korean diplomats regularly flew on Emirates to smuggle gold and cash
The airline was unable to provide a “substantive” response to U.N. inquiries, a Panel of Experts report said
April 13, 2021
Kim Jong Un upgrades his private beachside manor and tends to leisure boats
The upgraded mansion complex is roughly 25 miles away from a key military submarine development base
April 13, 2021
North Korea traded just $124 worth of goods with Russia in February: New data
North Korea did not import any Russian goods, according to official trade data from Moscow
April 12, 2021
North Korean cybercriminals attacked South African logistics firm
Lazarus Group likely used access to infected computers for espionage, security researchers say
April 9, 2021
North Korean hackers suspected of creating accounts posing as NK News reporters
Security firm links suspicious profile to DPRK, investigation reveals more accounts likely set up for phishing attacks
April 7, 2021
