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NK-linked hackers using AI to develop malware targeting S. Korean gov't system: report
2+ week, 2+ day ago (192+ words) Kaspersky said in its latest report its researchers discovered that "Hello Door," a backdoor malware program first identified last August, was linked to the North Korean hacking group Kimsuky. "We found comments in the code that appear to have been…...
$25. 5 mil. cybercrime ringleader targeting BTS' Jung Kook extradited from Thailand
2+ week, 3+ day ago (417+ words) Justice Ministry officials escort a Chinese national, suspected of being a ringleader of group that stole large sums by impersonating wealthy individuals, through Incheon International Airport, Aug. 22, 2025. Newsis The suspected ringleader of a cybercrime network accused of stealing the personal…...
N. Korean hackers using AI to find cybersecurity blind spots, Google says
2+ week, 4+ day ago (229+ words) "We noted a particular interest from several clusters of threat activity associated with the People's Republic of China (PRC) and the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK)," Google's threat intelligence group said in the report, referring to North Korea by…...
Data of 100, 000 leaked from golf course: North Korean hacking suspected
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (144+ words) Personal information of around 100, 000 customers has been leaked from a golf course, prompting a police investigation, sources said Sunday. The Korean National Police Agency is probing the case after the website of Lee & Lee Country Club in the county of…...
Pyongyang-sponsored hacking group uses Kakao Talk in malware distribution campaign: report
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (158+ words) A North Korea-linked hacking group has used stolen Kakao Talk accounts to spread malware in a series of recent cyberattacks, highlighting a new distribution tactic, a report showed Monday. The group sent spear-phishing emails disguised as notices appointing the recipient…...
Criminal ring nabbed for alleged laundering of $101. 7 mil. of cryptocurrency
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (153+ words) Headquarters of the Korea Customs Service / Yonhap Korea's customs authorities said Monday they have uncovered an international crime ring accused of laundering about 150 billion won ($101. 7 million) worth of cryptocurrency through an unauthorized foreign exchange scheme. Three Chinese nationals have been…...
Criminal ring nabbed for alleged laundering of $101. 7 mil. of cryptocurrency - The Korea Times
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (153+ words) Headquarters of the Korea Customs Service / Yonhap Korea's customs authorities said Monday they have uncovered an international crime ring accused of laundering about 150 billion won ($101. 7 million) worth of cryptocurrency through an unauthorized foreign exchange scheme. Three Chinese nationals have been…...
N. Korea-linked hacking group exploits Naver, Google ads to spread malware: report
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (165+ words) Graphic image of a North Korean cyberattack threat / gettyimagesbank A North Korea-linked hacking group has recently conducted a sophisticated malware distribution campaign by abusing online advertising systems operated by Naver and Google, a report showed Monday. The group exploited a…...
N. Korea-linked hacking group exploits Naver, Google ads to spread malware: report - The Korea Times
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (165+ words) Graphic image of a North Korean cyberattack threat / gettyimagesbank A North Korea-linked hacking group has recently conducted a sophisticated malware distribution campaign by abusing online advertising systems operated by Naver and Google, a report showed Monday. The group exploited a…...
N. Korea likely stole over $2 bil. in cryptocurrency last year: US official
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (639+ words) WASHINGTON " North Korea likely stole over US$2 billion in cryptocurrency last year, a U. S. official said Monday, amid growing concerns that its revenue from virtual asset heists continues to bankroll its nuclear and ballistic missile programs. Jonathan Fritz, principal deputy assistant…...