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North Korea’s ‘state-run syndicate’ looks at cyber operations as a survival mechanism 2025-05-15 19:07 CyberScoop Over the past few years, cybersecurity experts have increasingly said that nation-state operatives and cybercriminals often blur the boundaries between geopolitical and financial motivations. A new report released Wednesday shows how North Korea has …
DTEX Exposes North Korea’S Cybercrime Syndicate, Urges Rethink Of Threat 2025-05-14 11:04 MENAFN (MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) New report unveils“mafia-style” cyber operation, adaptive DPRK hierarchy, and the survival-driven incentives powering its growth SAN JOSE, Calif., May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- DTEX Systems , the trusted leader of …
North Korea Targets Ukraine With Cyberespionage Operations 2025-05-13 10:09 Bank Information Security - New Jersey Cyberwarfare / Nation-State Attacks , Fraud Management & Cybercrime Phishing Campaigns Appear to Be Solely Intelligence-Gathering for DPRK Leadership Mathew J. Schwartz (euroinfosec) • May 13, 2025 Military tanks on the streets of Pyongyang, …
G7 To Confront North Korea's Crypto-Funded Cybercrime Surge 2025-05-08 18:55 MENAFN (MENAFN- The Arabian Post) Leaders of the Group of Seven nations are set to address the escalating threat of North Korea's cryptocurrency-fueled cybercrime at their upcoming summit in Alberta, Canada. The agenda reflects growing international concern …
China is now America’s biggest cyber threat, more dangerous than Russia and North Korea 2025-05-08 12:12 Cryptopolitan China has taken the top spot as the biggest cyber threat facing the United States, overtaking Russia and North Korea, based on intelligence assessments shared by top Dutch officials. The warning came from Vice Adm. Peter Reesink, head of the Netherlands’ …
CJ Group digital certificate misused in cyberattack linked to North Korea 2025-05-07 10:03 Korea JoungAng Daily Published: 07 May. 2025, 17:47 Low polygon wireframe Hacker behind a laptop monitor [GETTY IMAGES BANK] A digital certificate issued to CJ OliveNetworks, the IT arm of Korea’s CJ Group, was leaked and misused in a cyberattack linked to North Korea, …
North Korea’s Cybercrime Empire: Billions in Stolen Crypto, Bunny Meat for the Masses 2025-04-25 17:06 The New York Observer North Korea’s hacker army, operating under the regime’s spy agency, has become one of the world’s most dangerous digital threats—funding nuclear ambitions with stolen crypto and state-backed cybercrime. NurPhoto via Getty Images How does a country become a …
North Korea Using IT Workers Abroad for Cybercrime and Sanctions Evasion 2025-04-10 10:54 JAPAN Forward On April 7, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department's Public Security Bureau uncovered the case of a person believed to be a North Korean IT worker. The individual was suspected of aiding and abetting identity fraud. Such IT workers are a key means …
Kim Jong Un’s sting: How North Korea orchestrated the biggest cyber heist in history 2025-04-04 11:12 El País It all happened overnight and in a matter of minutes. Ben Zhou, CEO of the cryptocurrency exchange Bybit, made a series of routine transfers from his home computer. A short while later, his company called to inform him that his reserves of Ethereum, the …
North Korea has strengthened its intelligence operations by deploying a cyber warfare unit 2025-03-25 09:01 The Odessa Journal North Korea has strengthened its intelligence by creating a new cyber warfare unit – the Research Center 227, which is part of the Intelligence Bureau of the General Staff, as reported by the specialeurasia. The center is developing cyberattack …
North Korea Launches Military Research Facility to Strengthen Cyber Warfare Operations 2025-03-24 11:52 GBHackers North Korea has taken a significant step in enhancing its cyber warfare capabilities by establishing a new research center, known as Research Center 227, under the military’s Reconnaissance General Bureau (RGB). This move is part of a broader strategy to …
South Korea snubs Bitcoin reserve as North Korea hoards BTC through cyber crime 2025-03-17 17:47 CryptoSlate South Korea and North Korea have taken sharply contrasting positions on Bitcoin as South Korea’s central bank has reportedly ruled out BTC as part of its foreign exchange reserves. Why South Korea dismissed BTC According to the report, the Bank of Korea ( …
North Korea's Covert Ascent To Major Bitcoin Holder Through Cyber Heists 2025-03-17 11:57 MENAFN (MENAFN- The Arabian Post) North Korea has emerged as the third-largest government holder of Bitcoin, amassing approximately 13,562 BTC, currently valued at around $1.12 billion. This significant accumulation is primarily attributed to the state-sponsored …
North Korea’s Lazarus Group is waging a cyberwar on crypto—And developers are the new target 2025-03-13 00:48 Cryptopolitan The Lazarus Group, North Korea’s infamous hacking unit, has carried out new cyberattacks in cryptocurrency with an increasing focus on developers. Security researchers have discovered over the last few months that the group has been sabotaging malicious …
NORTH KOREA’S CYBER CASH GRAB – A Serious Global Concern 2025-03-07 05:46 Europe Diplomatic Magazine © AI generated image How can anyone steal something that doesn’t exist? Easily, it, seems and getting easier all the time. You and I may view non-existent money as a bit of a joke, but if we do the joke is on us – and it may cost us dearly. I mean, who …
North Korea stepping up cyberattacks on software supply chains, Seoul warns 2025-03-04 08:34 NK News North Korean cybercriminals have stepped up attacks targeting software supply chains in a bid to steal confidential information and core technologies from government agencies and tech companies, according to Seoul’s spy agency. The National Intelligence …
CrowdStrike: China and North Korea ramp up cyber espionage 2025-03-04 02:10 Asia Pacific Defence Reporter CrowdStrike has released its 2025 Global Threat Report exposing the growing aggression of China’s cyber operations, a surge in GenAI-powered social engineering and nation-state vulnerability research and exploitation, and a sharp increase in malware-free, …
North Korea's cyber-warfare program dates back to at least the mid-1990s, and the country has been dubbed "the world's most prolific cyber-thief" by a cybersecurity firm 2025-02-28 01:57 KHQ - Washington State
North Korea seen using ChatGPT for AI studies amid cybercrime fears: Report 2025-02-24 12:38 India Today North Korean researchers at Kim Il Sung University are reportedly studying ChatGPT as part of their AI research, according to The Korea Herald. However, this has raised concerns about its potential misuse for cybercrimes. The media report cited Voice of …
'Definitive proof' North Korea cyber thugs behind £1bn ‘worst crypto hack in history’ 2025-02-23 00:04 Daily Express There is "definitive proof" North Korean cyber thugs were behind a £1bn cyrptocurrency, according to analysts. Kim Jong-un's heartless cyber goons broke into an Ethereum wallet, wiping all of its contents in a brazen theft being dubbed the …
How North Korea could leverage China’s DeepSeek AI model for military, cyber ops 2025-02-03 09:50 NK News DeepSeek’s open-source R1 offers Pyongyang path toward realizing Kim’s vision of AI-powered military to challenge rivals The emergence of China’s open-source DeepSeek R1 last month has captured the world’s attention, heralding the rise of powerful but …
Hackers From China, North Korea, Iran & Russia Are Using Google’s AI For Cyber Ops 2025-01-31 18:25 TechWorm Google’s Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) has issued a warning regarding cybercriminals from China, Iran, Russia, and North Korea, and over a dozen other countries are using its artificial intelligence (AI) application, Gemini, to boost their hacking …
Gemini chatbot is being exploited by hackers from Iran, China, and North Korea for cyber attacks, confirms Google 2025-01-31 10:45 Digit.in HIGHLIGHTS Hackers from Iran, China, and North Korea are exploiting Google’s Gemini chatbot for cyber operations. Iranian attackers use Gemini for reconnaissance and phishing campaigns, while Chinese hackers focus on system vulnerabilities. North Korean …
US, Japan, and South Korea warn blockchain industry of North Korea’s ongoing cyber threats 2025-01-14 21:49 Crypto Briefing Key Takeaways US, Japan, and South Korea jointly warn the blockchain industry about North Korea’s escalating cyberattacks, targeting exchanges and custodians. Cybercrime attributed to DPRK groups, including Lazarus, has stolen over $650 million in 2024, …
2024: A jackpot year for North Korea’s cyber criminals 2025-01-02 06:35 Daily NK The dawn of 2025 offers a crucial moment to reflect on how 2024 proved remarkably advantageous for North Korea. The ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict has emerged as an unexpected economic lifeline for Pyongyang, while simultaneously drawing the regime out of …
Exposed: North Korea’s $88 Million Cyber Scheme That Duped American Companies 2024-12-13 10:21 Red State The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. The Justice Department indicted 14 North Korean nationals in Missouri on Wednesday, for carrying out an extortion and identity theft scheme to …
Seoul’s defense ministry hit by DDoS cyberattack, possibly by North Korea 2024-11-06 06:17 NK News South Korea’s defense ministry says its website was hit by a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) cyberattack this week, an incident one expert described as a possible North Korean “demonstration-style” campaign to make its presence felt on the …
Shocking! Canada names India in cyberthreat list, ranking below North Korea 2024-11-02 16:05 Mathrubhumi Ottawa/New Delhi: Amid an ongoing diplomatic row, Canada has for the first time named India in a list of cyberthreat adversaries and suggested state-sponsored actors could be spying against it, an allegation that New Delhi slammed on Saturday terming …
Canada Opens New Front, Puts India On 'Cyber Threats' List Alongside Iran, North Korea 2024-10-30 21:24 News18 Last Updated:October 31, 2024, 07:22 IST Relations between India and Canada have been frosty due to statements made by Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (IMAGE: REUTERS)Canada said it is preparing for so-called state-sponsored hacking and cyber- …
North Korea Hackers Get Cash Fast in Linux Cyber Heists 2024-10-15 22:54 Dark Reading North Korean threat actors are using a Linux variant from a malware family known as "FASTCash" to conduct a financially motivated cyber campaign. FASTCash is a payment switch malware, first documented by the US government in October 2018 when it …
Iran, Russia and North Korea 'changed cyber attack tactics in the last year' 2024-10-15 14:23 Sky News Microsoft users face more than 600 million cyber attacks every day, partly fuelled by a growing trend of cyber crime gangs working with nation states, according to a new report by the company. In this year's Digital Defence report, Microsoft said …
Why Seoul needs to do more to spotlight North Korea’s defiance of cyber norms 2024-09-30 06:10 NK News Countering hackers will require South Korea to not just boost defenses but also work with partners to punish violators The demise of the U.N. Panel of Experts has dealt a major blow to efforts to monitor North Korea’s efforts to skirt international …
U.S., Japan, South Korea officials brainstorm steps to counter North Korea cyberthreats at working group meet 2024-09-07 10:32 The Hindu The United States, Japan, and South Korea held talks in Seoul to discuss measures to counter cyber threats posed by North Korea, the U.S. State Department said. At the third meeting of the Trilateral Diplomatic Working Group, officials from the three …
North Korea To Launch A Full-scale Cyber Attack On Crypto ETF Companies? 2024-09-04 22:39 Bankless Times In a detailed public service announcement issued on Tuesday, the FBI warned North Korean hackers may attempt extensive “malicious cyber activities“ against companies associated with “cryptocurrency ETFs or other cryptocurrency-related financial products.” …
Crypto ETF Sector Under Siege: FBI Raises Alarm On North Korea Cyber Plans 2024-09-03 18:13 Bitcoinist In a recent announcement, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warned that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is conducting cyber operations targeting one of the industry’s most booming sectors this year, the crypto ETF market. Cyber …
Americans duped by romance & pig butchering scams have ‘paid for North Korea’s missile program,’ cybercrime wiz warns 2024-08-24 12:04 The Scottish Sun A CYBERSECURITY expert has revealed the shocking truth behind some of the most lucrative scams and cyberattacks targeting Americans. The U.S. Sun spoke to Lisa Plaggemier, the executive director of the National Cybersecurity Alliance, in the wake of the …
Boost our cybersecurity against North Korea 2024-08-12 12:52 Korea JoungAng Daily Published: 12 Aug. 2024, 20:33 It has been affirmed that North Korea hacked South Korea’s materials of cross-border surveillance through two types of reconnaissance aircraft — Kumgang and Baekdu. Our military has been flying Kumgang reconnaissance planes …
South Korea, U.S. to stage annual drills over North Korea's missile, cyber threats 2024-08-12 07:33 The Hindu South Korea and the United States will begin annual summertime military drills in response to North Korea’s attacks | Photo Credit: AP South Korea and the United States will begin annual summertime military drills next week to ramp up their capability to …
North Korea's APT45: A Dual-Threat Cyber Operator 2024-07-30 01:00 Scoop Tuesday, 30 July 2024, 12:17 pm Press Release: Mandiant APT45, a North Korean cyber operator active since 2009, has evolved from espionage to include financially motivated operations, distinguishing itself with unique malware and frequent critical …
Leak of defense secrets to North Korea exposes Seoul’s cyber vulnerabilities 2024-07-29 10:13 Korea Pro Massive data breach puts South Korean spies at risk, undermines intel gathering and erodes trust with allies South Korea’s Defense Intelligence Command (DIC) reportedly discovered a leak to North Korea of confidential information about its agents about a …
Response to CISA Advisory (AA24-207A): North Korea Cyber Group Conducts Global Espionage Campaign to Advance Regime’s Military and Nuclear Programs 2024-07-27 03:54 Security Boulevard On July 25, 2024, the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3), the National Security …
Feds Link Kansas Hospital Cyber Attack to North Korea 2024-07-26 18:29 Government Technology (TNS) — A federal grand jury in Kansas City, Kansas, indicted a North Korean national Wednesday for his connection to an alleged hacking and extortion conspiracy that included a Kansas hospital as a target. Proceeds from ransomware attacks were laundered …
North Korea man indicted in cybersecurity attacks on hospitals, military bases 2024-07-26 16:49 Missouri Independent KANSAS CITY, Kan. — Federal authorities on Thursday announced the indictment of a North Korea man accused of launching ransomware attacks on hospitals in Kansas and other states, then using the bounty to finance cyber attacks on military bases and defense …
Kim Jong Un's North Korea's Cyber Espionage On US Military Secrets Sparks Outrage Among Washington And Allies 2024-07-26 09:24 Benzinga In a joint advisory, the United States, South Korea, and the U.K. have accused North Korean hackers of conducting a global cyber espionage campaign to pilfer classified military secrets. What Happened: The hackers, identified as “Anadriel” or “APT45” by …
Three nations including US warn of North Korea cyber op to steal nuclear secrets 2024-07-26 07:27 WION The United States (US), the United Kingdom (UK), and South Korea on Thursday (July 25) warned of a North Korea-backed global cyber espionage campaign to steal nuclear and military secrets. Citing intelligence agencies, a report by the news agency AFP said …
Cyber spies backed by North Korea accused of stealing military secrets 2024-07-26 03:11 iNews UK A cyber group backed by North Korea has been accused by the UK, US and South Korea of carrying out an online espionage campaign to steal military and nuclear secrets. The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said that the Andariel group had been …
London, Seoul, and Washington warn of North Korea cyber op to steal military, nuclear secrets 2024-07-25 22:14 Le Monde Britain, the United States, and South Korea on Thursday, July 25, issued a warning over a North Korea-backed global cyber espionage campaign to further the country's nuclear ambitions. Law enforcement and intelligence agencies said that a group known …
Cyber attackers backed by North Korea carrying out global campaign to ‘steal military and nuclear secrets’ 2024-07-25 21:40 The Sun CYBER attackers backed by North Korea are carrying out a global campaign to steal military and nuclear secrets, UK intelligence services revealed. The Andariel group has also targeted medical, energy and engineering sectors to bolster tyrant Kim Jong Un. 1 …
Ransomware shift from Cyber Espionage for North Korea 2024-07-25 19:12 Cybersecurity Insiders APT45, a cyber threat group associated with North Korea’s Reconnaissance General Bureau, known by aliases such as Stonefly, Silent Colima, Nickey Hayatt, Andriel, and Onyx Sleet, has recently shifted its focus from cyber espionage to spreading ransomware. …
UK, US, South Korea warn of North Korea cyber op to steal military, nuclear secrets 2024-07-25 19:00 Business Recorder LONDON: Britain, the United States and South Korea on Thursday issued a warning over a North Korea-backed global cyber espionage campaign to further the country’s nuclear ambitions. Law enforcement and intelligence agencies said that a group known as …