Active network of North Korean IT front companies exposed

An analysis of the websites belonging to companies that served as a front for getting North Korean IT workers remote jobs with businesses worldwide has revealed an active network of such companies originating in China. Unearthing North Korean IT front … Continue reading Active network of North Korean IT front companies exposed

North Korean-linked hackers were caught experimenting with new macOS malware

Researchers can’t tell if the malware was used in a campaign, or North Korean operatives were caught before they could deploy it in the wild.

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North Korean hackers employ new tactics to compromise crypto-related businesses

North Korean hackers are targeting crypto-related businesses with phishing emails and novel macOS-specific malware. The crypto-related phishing campaign Since July 2024, phishing emails seemingly containing helpful information on risks related to the r… Continue reading North Korean hackers employ new tactics to compromise crypto-related businesses

North Korean hackers pave the way for Play ransomware

North Korean state-sponsored hackers – Jumpy Pisces, aka Andariel, aka Onyx Sleet – have been spotted burrowing into enterprise systems, then seemingly handing matters over to the Play ransomware group. Timeline of the attack (Source: Palo … Continue reading North Korean hackers pave the way for Play ransomware

Smashing Security podcast #390: When security firms get hacked, and your new North Korean remote worker

The SolarWinds have returned to haunt four cybersecurity companies who tried to hide their breaches and ended up with their trousers around their ankles, and North Korea succeeds in getting one of its IT workers hired… but what’s their plan?

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Microsoft: Ransomware Attacks Growing More Dangerous, Complex

Attackers launched 600 million cybercriminal and nation-state threats on Microsoft customers daily, including ransomware attacks, in the last year, according to the tech giant. Continue reading Microsoft: Ransomware Attacks Growing More Dangerous, Complex