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North Korean hackers stole one terabyte of personal data from ROK courts: Police
Expert says breach reflects ‘lack of cyber alertness’ and could hinder Seoul’s efforts to boost global cyber cooperation
May 13, 2024
North Korea tears down buildings at Kim Jong Un’s winter palace complex
Expert said says ‘unusual’ move may be part of plans to transfer ignored residence to the military
May 6, 2024
North Korean hackers using new tactics to bypass email security, US warns
Advisory says Kimsuky is taking advantage of weak email verification settings to pass off phishing emails as legitimate
May 4, 2024
North Korean tanker docks in Russia as US accuses Moscow of breaching oil cap
Expert says Russia should have impounded sanctioned A Sa Bong given history of illegal ship-to-ship transfers
May 3, 2024
North Korea appears to test rocket engine amid preparation for satellite launch
Signs of vegetation die-off at test stand come as DPRK looks to put three more military satellites in orbit this year
May 3, 2024
North Korean hackers impersonate blockchain firm to steal data from developers
Japanese cybersecurity firm reports Lazarus Group is targeting LinkedIn users who work in the cryptocurrency industry
May 1, 2024
North Korean hackers stole files from 10 South Korean weapons manufacturers
Seoul police find DPRK cybercriminals targeted companies in new campaigns since 2022 to steal defense tech
April 24, 2024
North Korea expanding aging coal power plant in bid to fix electricity shortages
Construction at Pyongyang plant comes as DPRK continues to rely on coal infrastructure past operational lifespans
April 23, 2024
North Korea-China wig and hair trade grows to new lengths in March
Data shows the DPRK appears to have resumed sanctioned trade with China with import of cameras and computers
April 22, 2024
North Korea deploys new malware to remotely control tech workers’ systems
Lazarus Group shows ‘special interest’ in new targets after previously infiltrating defense firms, report finds
April 19, 2024
