Cyber
Information related to cyber activities relating to the DPRK
North Korean cybercriminals linked to largest-ever cryptocurrency heist
Blockchain intel firm tied DPRK actors to $1.5B theft from Bybit exchange with expert noting attack’s ‘sophistication’
February 24, 2025
OpenAI bans dozens of accounts tied to North Korean IT workers’ fake job schemes
Workers used AI tools to make job applications and online personas as well as to complete tasks when they landed jobs
February 24, 2025
Cyberattack surge on unification ministry raises fears over DPRK-related data
However, despite threefold increase of attempted cyberattacks in 2024, South Korean ministry says no damage reported
February 19, 2025
North Korean hackers taint open-source code to steal crypto and developers’ data
Lazarus Group embedding ‘state-of-the-art’ malware into software projects, potentially compromising millions of users
February 14, 2025
North Korean hackers responsible for third of all virtual funds stolen last year
New report says DPRK actors stole almost $800M in crypto but warns estimate likely to increase as new data emerges
February 12, 2025
How North Korea could leverage China’s DeepSeek AI model for military, cyber ops
DeepSeek’s open-source R1 offers Pyongyang path toward realizing Kim’s vision of AI-powered military to challenge rivals
February 3, 2025
North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to January 31, 2025
February 3, 2025
North Korean hackers use Google’s Gemini AI for cybercrime and espionage
New report from tech giant reveals DPRK cybercriminals employed AI tool to research nuclear sites and IT jobs
January 31, 2025
North Korean hackers hide malware in popular dev tools to steal from tech firms
Lazarus Group’s reliance on global infrastructure suggests possible cooperation with Russian black hats, expert says
January 30, 2025
North Korean zoo launches English website in possible bid to attract tourists
New site promoting Pyongyang’s Central Zoo is rare addition to DPRK’s web presence amid gradual reopening to foreigners
January 27, 2025
