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Information related to cyber activities relating to the DPRK

North Korean hackers exploit zero-day Windows vulnerability for sweeping attacks

North Korean hackers exploit zero-day Windows vulnerability for sweeping attacks

Researchers say DPRK cybercriminals used shortcut files to spread malware and steal data from targets around the world

North Korean hackers exploit zero-day Windows vulnerability for sweeping attacks
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 19, 2025
North Korean hackers turn to Russia-linked ransomware for new extortion campaign
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North Korean hackers turn to Russia-linked ransomware for new extortion campaign

Use of third-party tool from Qilin group is a first for DPRK cybercriminals, who usually employ own ransomware

North Korean hackers turn to Russia-linked ransomware for new extortion campaign
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 11, 2025
North Korean IT workers targeting European governments, security organizations

North Korean IT workers targeting European governments, security organizations

New Google report warns DPRK threat actors are expanding global operations beyond US companies with help of AI

North Korean IT workers targeting European governments, security organizations
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 10, 2025
After $1.5B Bybit heist, North Korean hackers race to cash out the spoils
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After $1.5B Bybit heist, North Korean hackers race to cash out the spoils

Record-breaking theft shocked crypto industry into action, but investigators face uphill battle to recover funds in time

After $1.5B Bybit heist, North Korean hackers race to cash out the spoils
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 7, 2025
North Korea stepping up cyberattacks on software supply chains, Seoul warns

North Korea stepping up cyberattacks on software supply chains, Seoul warns

NIS says DPRK compromises third-party suppliers to gain access to target’s systems, stealing sensitive data and tech

North Korea stepping up cyberattacks on software supply chains, Seoul warns
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 4, 2025
North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from February 1 to February 28, 2025

North Korea in February 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
NK Pro
NK Pro March 3, 2025
US confirms North Korea behind record-breaking $1.5B crypto heist from Bybit

US confirms North Korea behind record-breaking $1.5B crypto heist from Bybit

FBI calls on crypto industry to block transactions linked to TraderTraitor cyber activity, listing associated addresses

US confirms North Korea behind record-breaking $1.5B crypto heist from Bybit
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin February 27, 2025
How the Trump administration’s cyber agenda could embolden North Korean hackers
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How the Trump administration’s cyber agenda could embolden North Korean hackers

Institutional shakeups and aggressive posture could expose US to cyberattacks and hinder multilateral deterrence efforts

How the Trump administration’s cyber agenda could embolden North Korean hackers
Abhishek Sharma
Abhishek Sharma February 26, 2025
North Korean cybercriminals linked to largest-ever cryptocurrency heist
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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’

North Korean cybercriminals linked to largest-ever cryptocurrency heist
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 24, 2025
OpenAI bans dozens of accounts tied to North Korean IT workers’ fake job schemes

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

OpenAI bans dozens of accounts tied to North Korean IT workers’ fake job schemes
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 24, 2025
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