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Information related to cyber activities relating to the DPRK

How Trump’s push to deregulate crypto could help North Korean hackers

How Trump’s push to deregulate crypto could help North Korean hackers

Dissolution of investigative unit raises questions about efforts to curb crypto laundering in support of DPRK military

How Trump’s push to deregulate crypto could help North Korean hackers
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 16, 2025
North Korean hackers used fake martial law documents in mass phishing attack

North Korean hackers used fake martial law documents in mass phishing attack

Seoul’s cybercrime investigation unit say opportunistic campaign sent emails to more than 17K targets in South Korea

North Korean hackers used fake martial law documents in mass phishing attack
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park April 15, 2025
Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency
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Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency

After Bybit hack, Lazarus Group is deploying complex web of tools — from cross-chain conversions to privacy wallets

Tools of the trade: How North Korea launders billions in stolen cryptocurrency
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 9, 2025
North Korean hackers expand fake recruitment scheme to deliver new malware
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North Korean hackers expand fake recruitment scheme to deliver new malware

Researchers say Lazarus Group-linked actors behind 11 malicious packages deploying BeaverTail infostealer and RAT loader

North Korean hackers expand fake recruitment scheme to deliver new malware
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 7, 2025
North Korean IT workers boost European schemes through network of ‘facilitators’

North Korean IT workers boost European schemes through network of ‘facilitators’

Alongside growing global footprint, North Korea’s army of tech workers have turned to extortion of former employers

North Korean IT workers boost European schemes through network of ‘facilitators’
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy April 2, 2025
North Korea hackers go after business executives in latest info-stealing scheme
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North Korea hackers go after business executives in latest info-stealing scheme

Espionage operation dubbed ‘Chaotic Capybara’ spreads macOS malware to both job seekers and the C-suite, researchers say

North Korea hackers go after business executives in latest info-stealing scheme
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 28, 2025
US Treasury lifts sanctions on crypto mixer linked to North Korean laundering

US Treasury lifts sanctions on crypto mixer linked to North Korean laundering

Blockchain industry hails reversal of Tornado Cash designation, but critics say move will only empower DPRK cybercrime

US Treasury lifts sanctions on crypto mixer linked to North Korean laundering
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy March 24, 2025
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
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