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November 27, 2024
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Information related to cyber activities relating to the DPRK

Ask a North Korean: How did you learn to use a computer?
Ask A North Korean

Ask a North Korean: How did you learn to use a computer?

Schools provide limited computer education to most students, and buying one requires submitting to strict state controls

Ask a North Korean: How did you learn to use a computer?
Joshua Kim March 17, 2023
US, Germany take down darknet crypto mixer tied to North Korean money laundering
News

US, Germany take down darknet crypto mixer tied to North Korean money laundering

Expert says investigation shows US emphasis on international cooperation to combat cybercrime by DPRK and other actors

US, Germany take down darknet crypto mixer tied to North Korean money laundering
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy March 16, 2023
New North Korean phishing campaign targets security researchers: Report
News

New North Korean phishing campaign targets security researchers: Report

Cybersecurity firm says target signals ‘shift in strategy’ and that use of custom tools highlights malware development

New North Korean phishing campaign targets security researchers: Report
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy March 10, 2023
Kim Jong Un has ‘no intention’ of abandoning his nukes: US intelligence report
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Kim Jong Un has ‘no intention’ of abandoning his nukes: US intelligence report

New threat assessment concludes North Korea seeks to weaken US-ROK alliance and could conduct nuclear test any time

Kim Jong Un has ‘no intention’ of abandoning his nukes: US intelligence report
Arius DerrArius Derr March 9, 2023
Timeline: From a missile-heavy military parade to urgent food issues
Analysis

Timeline: From a missile-heavy military parade to urgent food issues

NK Pro timeline charts the key events from February 1 - February 28

Timeline: From a missile-heavy military parade to urgent food issues
NK ProNK Pro March 3, 2023
North Korea in February 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in February 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from February 1, 2023 to February 28, 2023

North Korea in February 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro March 3, 2023
New US cyber strategy warns North Korea hackers are becoming more aggressive
News

New US cyber strategy warns North Korea hackers are becoming more aggressive

Expert says report forthright about DPRK cryptocurrency theft but vague about countermeasures

New US cyber strategy warns North Korea hackers are becoming more aggressive
Arius DerrArius Derr March 3, 2023
Cybersecurity researchers link new payload to North Korea’s Lazarus Group
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Cybersecurity researchers link new payload to North Korea’s Lazarus Group

Analysis finds overlap in code and behavior between newly uncovered payload and DPRK’s past operations

Cybersecurity researchers link new payload to North Korea’s Lazarus Group
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy February 24, 2023
Researchers discover watering hole attack targeting pro-North Korea individuals
News

Researchers discover watering hole attack targeting pro-North Korea individuals

Latest cyberattack fits threat actor Earth Kitsune’s history of targeting North Korea-related websites and individuals

Researchers discover watering hole attack targeting pro-North Korea individuals
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy February 22, 2023
Norway recovers $5.8M worth of crypto stolen by North Korean hackers
News

Norway recovers $5.8M worth of crypto stolen by North Korean hackers

Authorities worked with FBI to track down funds from Axie Infinity heist, which expert calls step in right direction

Norway recovers $5.8M worth of crypto stolen by North Korean hackers
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy February 17, 2023