Cyber
Information related to cyber activities relating to the DPRK
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
January 11, 2023
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
January 5, 2023
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
January 3, 2023
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
December 30, 2022
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
December 30, 2022
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
December 28, 2022
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
December 26, 2022
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
December 8, 2022
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
December 8, 2022
New-and-improved North Korean malware targets cryptocurrency traders
Researchers identify spread of new AppleJeus variant alongside fake cryptocurrency website run by Pyongyang
December 6, 2022
