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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
Cyberattack surge on unification ministry raises fears over DPRK-related data

Cyberattack surge on unification ministry raises fears over DPRK-related data

However, despite threefold increase of attempted cyberattacks in 2024, South Korean ministry says no damage reported

Cyberattack surge on unification ministry raises fears over DPRK-related data
Joon Ha Park
Joon Ha Park | Shreyas Reddy February 19, 2025
North Korean hackers taint open-source code to steal crypto and developers’ data
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North Korean hackers taint open-source code to steal crypto and developers’ data

Lazarus Group embedding ‘state-of-the-art’ malware into software projects, potentially compromising millions of users

North Korean hackers taint open-source code to steal crypto and developers’ data
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 14, 2025
North Korean hackers responsible for third of all virtual funds stolen last year

North Korean hackers responsible for third of all virtual funds stolen last year

New report says DPRK actors stole almost $800M in crypto but warns estimate likely to increase as new data emerges

North Korean hackers responsible for third of all virtual funds stolen last year
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 12, 2025
How North Korea could leverage China’s DeepSeek AI model for military, cyber ops
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How North Korea could leverage China’s DeepSeek AI model for military, cyber ops

DeepSeek’s open-source R1 offers Pyongyang path toward realizing Kim’s vision of AI-powered military to challenge rivals

How North Korea could leverage China’s DeepSeek AI model for military, cyber ops
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy February 3, 2025
North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
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North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead

An analytical look at the main developments from January 1 to January 31, 2025

North Korea in January 2025: A month in review and what’s ahead
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | NK Pro February 3, 2025
North Korean hackers use Google’s Gemini AI for cybercrime and espionage

North Korean hackers use Google’s Gemini AI for cybercrime and espionage

New report from tech giant reveals DPRK cybercriminals employed AI tool to research nuclear sites and IT jobs

North Korean hackers use Google’s Gemini AI for cybercrime and espionage
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 31, 2025
North Korean hackers hide malware in popular dev tools to steal from tech firms
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North Korean hackers hide malware in popular dev tools to steal from tech firms

Lazarus Group’s reliance on global infrastructure suggests possible cooperation with Russian black hats, expert says

North Korean hackers hide malware in popular dev tools to steal from tech firms
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 30, 2025
North Korean zoo launches English website in possible bid to attract tourists

North Korean zoo launches English website in possible bid to attract tourists

New site promoting Pyongyang’s Central Zoo is rare addition to DPRK’s web presence amid gradual reopening to foreigners

North Korean zoo launches English website in possible bid to attract tourists
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 27, 2025
US indicts North Korean IT workers and partners for generating cash for regime

US indicts North Korean IT workers and partners for generating cash for regime

Washington accuses two workers and co-conspirators from US and Mexico of deceiving companies into hiring North Koreans

US indicts North Korean IT workers and partners for generating cash for regime
Shreyas Reddy
Shreyas Reddy January 24, 2025
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