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North Korea launders $100M in stolen crypto after sanctioned mixer rebrands
Analysis

North Korea launders $100M in stolen crypto after sanctioned mixer rebrands

Report finds Blender relaunched as Sinbad, which expert says shows difficulty of enforcing sanctions on such tools

North Korea launders $100M in stolen crypto after sanctioned mixer rebrands
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy February 15, 2023
South Korea issues first-ever cyber sanctions against North Korea
News

South Korea issues first-ever cyber sanctions against North Korea

Seoul targets individuals and groups for supporting DPRK weapons programs through theft of virtual assets

South Korea issues first-ever cyber sanctions against North Korea
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy February 10, 2023
Washington and Seoul seek ‘preemptive’ action against North Korean cyberattacks
News

Washington and Seoul seek ‘preemptive’ action against North Korean cyberattacks

Allies’ push to strengthen cybersecurity cooperation comes as Pyongyang racks up billions in stolen virtual currency

Washington and Seoul seek ‘preemptive’ action against North Korean cyberattacks
Shreyas ReddyShreyas Reddy February 8, 2023
North Korea in January 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

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

An analytical look at the main developments from January 1, 2023 to January 31, 2023

North Korea in January 2023: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro February 3, 2023
New North Korean cyber-espionage campaign targets medical and energy sectors
News

New North Korean cyber-espionage campaign targets medical and energy sectors

Report says Lazarus Group showed its hand by mistakenly connecting to victim’s server from DPRK IP address

New North Korean cyber-espionage campaign targets medical and energy sectors
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell February 3, 2023
North Korean hackers stole nearly half of all crypto lost last year: Report
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North Korean hackers stole nearly half of all crypto lost last year: Report

DPRK raked in $1.7 billion and switched to new mixer after US sanctioned Tornado Cash, Chainalysis finds

North Korean hackers stole nearly half of all crypto lost last year: Report
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell February 2, 2023
North Korean hacking group scaled up phishing attacks late last year: Report
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North Korean hacking group scaled up phishing attacks late last year: Report

Proofpoint says TA444 diversified malware delivery vehicles as it targeted education, health care and other sectors

North Korean hacking group scaled up phishing attacks late last year: Report
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell January 26, 2023
US pins $100M crypto heist on North Korea, backing private sector attributions
News

US pins $100M crypto heist on North Korea, backing private sector attributions

FBI says DPRK hackers orchestrated June 2022 theft from Horizon Bridge and recent transactions to launder funds

US pins $100M crypto heist on North Korea, backing private sector attributions
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell January 25, 2023
How North Korean hackers could weaponize artificial intelligence like ChatGPT
Analysis

How North Korean hackers could weaponize artificial intelligence like ChatGPT

AI could supercharge threat groups' ability to craft malware and lures in ways all but impossible to counter

How North Korean hackers could weaponize artificial intelligence like ChatGPT
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell January 24, 2023
North Korea moves millions in crypto as it looks to cash out stolen funds
News

North Korea moves millions in crypto as it looks to cash out stolen funds

Expert says hackers will still need to convert gains to cash after transfer of funds linked to Horizon Bridge heist

North Korea moves millions in crypto as it looks to cash out stolen funds
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell January 17, 2023