North Korean Hackers Target Crypto Developers Through LinkedIn Job Scam
A sophisticated North Korean hacking group dubbed Slow Pisces is exploiting LinkedIn to target cryptocurrency developers with malware through fake job recruitment. The campaign has already led to major cryptocurrency heists totaling over $1 billion in 2023 alone.
North Korean Hackers Deploy Malicious npm Packages in Sophisticated Developer-Targeting Campaign
Security researchers have discovered North Korean hackers distributing malware through 11 malicious npm packages that were downloaded over 5,600 times. The sophisticated campaign, known as 'Contagious Interview', uses fake job interviews and social engineering to target developers and infiltrate systems.
North Korean IT Workers Infiltrate European Companies Through Deceptive Freelancing
North Korean operatives are expanding their presence across Europe by posing as foreign IT specialists on freelance platforms, targeting companies in multiple countries. The sophisticated operation enables fund generation for North Korea while creating security risks through potential data breaches and extortion attempts.
North Korean Hackers Deploy Deceptive 'ClickFix' Social Engineering Tactic
Kimsuky, a sophisticated North Korean hacking group, has been observed using a new social engineering technique called 'ClickFix' to target South Korean users. The attackers trick victims into running malicious PowerShell scripts through fake browser notifications and spear-phishing campaigns.
South Korea Battles Wave of Misinformation Following Martial Law Declaration
President Yoon Suk-yeol's martial law declaration triggered an explosion of false claims and unverified rumors across South Korean social media. While citizens actively worked to debunk misinformation, the incident highlighted ongoing challenges with information verification despite the country's high digital literacy.
Global Cybercrime Sting: INTERPOL Operation Nets 5,500 Arrests and $400M in Seized Assets
A massive five-month INTERPOL operation spanning 40 countries has resulted in over 5,500 arrests and the seizure of $400 million in virtual assets. The operation uncovered sophisticated voice phishing networks and cryptocurrency scams, demonstrating increased international cooperation in fighting cybercrime.
U.S. Army Soldier Suspected in Snowflake Cloud Storage Extortion Campaign
A hacker known as 'Kiberphant0m', suspected to be an active U.S. Army service member in South Korea, has been linked to multiple data breaches and extortion attempts targeting Snowflake cloud storage customers. The investigation revealed multiple online personas and connections to various cybercrime activities including AT&T data theft and DDoS attacks.
Russian National Charged in $16M Phobos Ransomware Operation After South Korean Extradition
Evgenii Ptitsyn, a 42-year-old Russian national, faces criminal charges for allegedly running the Phobos ransomware operation that targeted over 1,000 organizations globally. Operating under aliases on the darknet, Ptitsyn and associates allegedly extorted more than $16 million through sophisticated cyber extortion schemes.
North Korean Hackers Deploy Flutter Framework in Sophisticated macOS Malware Campaign
Security researchers have discovered a groundbreaking malware campaign targeting macOS users, where North Korean hackers leverage Google's Flutter framework to deliver sophisticated malware. The attack demonstrates evolving tactics using signed cryptocurrency applications and multiple programming languages to bypass Apple's security measures.
North Korean Hackers Deploy FlutterOverflow Malware to Target macOS Users
The notorious Lazarus Group has developed sophisticated macOS malware using Flutter framework to target cryptocurrency exchanges and financial institutions. The malware masquerades as a trading app while enabling data theft and remote system access, marking North Korea's first documented use of Flutter for macOS attacks.