Cyber
Information related to cyber activities relating to the DPRK
Virgil Griffith, US crypto guru who aided North Korea, sentenced to 5 years
Judge chides Griffith as a wannabe ‘crypto hero’ whose actions seriously undercut US sanctions against North Korea
North Korean hackers spread malware-laced crypto wallet, security firm says
DPRK-backed Lazarus Group increasingly taking advantage of ‘revolutionary’ new fintech, experts tell NK Pro
North Korean hackers steal ex-intelligence official’s emails in malware attack
DPRK-linked ScarCruft group sends novel malware to journalist after gaining access to former director’s emails
North Korean IT workers active in Equatorial Guinea despite 2019 ban: UN report
13 workers reportedly arrived from 2018-2019, after country said it repatriated DPRK laborers in line with UN sanctions
North Korean hackers exploit vulnerability in Google Chrome to spread malware
Google analysts say two Pyongyang-backed cyber groups behind attacks against media, IT, fintech and other industries
South Korea raises cyber alert levels citing North Korean threats
Defense ministry points to concerns about Russia and DPRK, while spy agency notes risks due to presidential transition
How global pressure on Russia could impact the North Korea sanctions regime
Moscow could withdraw support for the UN Panel of Experts on the DPRK and block new Security Council designations
US crypto researcher who aided DPRK says he acted ‘in the interest of peace’
Lawyers for Virgil Griffith say he had borderline ‘obsession’ with DPRK as they petition for lenient sentence
US Senators call for greater cryptocurrency regulation against ‘rogue’ states
Move reflects Washington’s growing ‘appetite’ to wrangle in novel fintech exploited by DPRK, expert says
North Korea in February 2022: A month in review and what’s ahead
An analytical look at the main developments from February 1, 2022 to February 28, 2022
