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PWNED: How North Korea could exploit critical flaws in ship-tracking tech
Analysis

PWNED: How North Korea could exploit critical flaws in ship-tracking tech

Anyone can conjure ships from thin air with just a laptop, antenna and free software, frustrating sanctions enforcement

PWNED: How North Korea could exploit critical flaws in ship-tracking tech
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell January 11, 2023
North Korea’s big year ahead: From new missiles to a nuke test and more
Analysis

North Korea’s big year ahead: From new missiles to a nuke test and more

In the first of a two-part series, NK Pro journalists give their predictions about what to expect from the DPRK in 2023

North Korea’s big year ahead: From new missiles to a nuke test and more
NK ProNK Pro January 5, 2023
North Korea in December 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
Month in Review

North Korea in December 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from December 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022

North Korea in December 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK ProNK Pro January 3, 2023
40+ launches, 174K ethereum, 168* COVID cases: North Korea’s 2022 by the numbers
Analysis

40+ launches, 174K ethereum, 168* COVID cases: North Korea’s 2022 by the numbers

Data tells story of a record year of DPRK missile tests and crypto theft, as the virus finally breached border controls

40+ launches, 174K ethereum, 168* COVID cases: North Korea’s 2022 by the numbers
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell December 30, 2022
Suspected North Korean hackers deploy corrupt Android app in attack on reporter
News

Suspected North Korean hackers deploy corrupt Android app in attack on reporter

Researchers say powerful malware comes disguised as fake app, highlighting overlap with past DPRK cyber campaigns

Suspected North Korean hackers deploy corrupt Android app in attack on reporter
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell December 30, 2022
North Korean hackers deploy new trick to stop Windows from identifying malware
News

North Korean hackers deploy new trick to stop Windows from identifying malware

BlueNoroff threat group linked to DPRK has used technique in ongoing campaign targeting foreign firms, researchers say

North Korean hackers deploy new trick to stop Windows from identifying malware
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell December 28, 2022
North Korean phishing attack targets hundreds of ROK experts: Seoul police
News

North Korean phishing attack targets hundreds of ROK experts: Seoul police

Authorities say monthslong campaign stole some 50 email logins and impersonated secretary of high-level defector

North Korean phishing attack targets hundreds of ROK experts: Seoul police
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell December 26, 2022
Seoul issues warning about inadvertently hiring North Korean IT workers
News

Seoul issues warning about inadvertently hiring North Korean IT workers

Instructions come after DPRK personnel reportedly falsified their identities to secure work on freelancing platforms

Seoul issues warning about inadvertently hiring North Korean IT workers
Ifang BremerIfang Bremer December 8, 2022
North Korea exploits Itaewon tragedy for zero-day malware attack: Google
News

North Korea exploits Itaewon tragedy for zero-day malware attack: Google

Researchers say ScarCruft used deadly event as lure for phishing campaign targeting Internet Explorer vulnerability

North Korea exploits Itaewon tragedy for zero-day malware attack: Google
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell December 8, 2022
New-and-improved North Korean malware targets cryptocurrency traders
News

New-and-improved North Korean malware targets cryptocurrency traders

Researchers identify spread of new AppleJeus variant alongside fake cryptocurrency website run by Pyongyang

New-and-improved North Korean malware targets cryptocurrency traders
Ethan JewellEthan Jewell December 6, 2022