Security News

Organizations Hit With North Korean-Linked Ryuk Ransomware
2018-08-22 17:52

A recent wave of ransomware attacks against organizations around the world have been linked to a notorious North Korean threat actor, security firm Check Point says. read more

North Korean Hackers Exploit Recently Patched Zero-Day
2018-08-20 18:47

North Koren hackers are exploiting a recently patched vulnerability in Microsoft's VBScript engine vulnerability  read more

North Korean Hackers Launch New ActiveX Attacks
2018-07-17 10:53

Watering Hole Attacks Target South Korean Users With ActiveX Exploits read more

North Korean Hackers Exploit HWP Docs in Recent Cyber Heists
2018-06-25 17:31

A series of malicious Hangul Word Processor (HWP) documents used in recent attacks on cryptocurrency exchanges have been attributed to the North Korea-linked Lazarus group, AlienVault reports. read more

US-CERT warns of more North Korean malware
2018-06-18 03:02

'Typeframe' springs from the same den as 'Hidden Cobra' The United States Department of Homeland Security's Computer Emergency Response Team (US-CERT) has warned against another malware campaign...

North Korean Hackers Abuse ActiveX in Recent Attacks
2018-06-12 11:14

An ActiveX zero-day vulnerability discovered recently on the website of a South Korean think tank focused on national security has been abused by the North Korean-linked Lazarus group in attacks,...

DHS, FBI warn about malware tied to North Korean threat actor
2018-05-30 16:00

US-CERT has released a new technical alert on malware used by Hidden Cobra, a threat actor whose activities they believe to be directed by the North Korean government. The Department of Homeland...

Android Malware Targets North Korean Deflectors
2018-05-21 16:13

Recent attacks orchestrated by a hacking group referred to as “Sun Team” have targeted North Korean deflectors via malicious applications in the Google Play store, McAfee reports. read more

Thailand seizes server linked to North Korean attack gang
2018-04-30 05:55

McAfee spotted malware-machine on IP address used for the Sony Pictures hack A server hidden in a Thai university and allegedly used as part of a North Korean hacking operation has been seized by...

Researchers Link New Android Backdoor to North Korean Hackers
2018-04-06 14:54

The recently discovered KevDroid Android backdoor is tied to the North Korean hacking group APT37, Palo Alto Networks researchers say. read more