Category Archives: Korean ransomware

Hacking for Dollars: North Korean Cybercrime

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In mid-February 2021, the Department of Justice shared the content of what had been a sealed indictment charging three North Korean (DPRK) hacking “operatives” with a plethora of cybercrimes, including “cyber heists and extortion schemes, targeting bo… Continue reading Hacking for Dollars: North Korean Cybercrime→

MAFIA ransomware targeting users in Korea

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A new ransomware family was discovered by MalwareHunterTeam, which we’ll call MAFIA due to the extension it uses to encrypt files. The ransomware appears to target users in Korea, and may have been developed with at least knowledge of the Korean langua… Continue reading MAFIA ransomware targeting users in Korea→