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North Korea Cyberattack On South Korean Chip Equipment Firms: Report
North Korea's hacking groups have broken into at least two South Korean manufacturers of chipmaking equipment, as the country looks to evade sanctions and turn out its own semiconductors for weapons programmes, South Korea's spy agency said on Monday
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''Attacks Are Getting Sophisticated': How North Korean Hackers Are Using ChatGPT For LinkedIn Scams
LinkedIn has emerged as the platform of choice for phishing scams, with many North Korean hackers posing as recruiters.
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Seoul Accuses North Korea Of Stealing Secret Data On New Laser Weapon: Report
The North Korean hacker group, known as Andariel, allegedly stole data from 14 entities after accessing a huge cache of data from defence and research firms in the South.
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Crypto Ecosystem Saw Most Heists in 2022 Worth $3.8 Billion: Chainalysis
2022 was the worst on record for cryptocurrency heists, with hackers stealing as much as $3.8 billion (nearly Rs. 31,100 crore), led by attackers linked to North Korea who netted more than ever before, a US-based blockchain analytics firm said in a report on Wednesday.
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North Korea Condemns US Over Washington's Remarks On Crypto Stealing
North Korea on Saturday condemned remarks by a senior White House official about Pyongyang's cyberattack capabilities and said it would continue to stand against what it called US aggression towards it.
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Crypto Crash Threatens North Korea's Stolen Funds as It Ramps Up Weapons Tests
The nosedive in cryptocurrency markets has wiped out millions of dollars in funds stolen by North Korean hackers, four digital investigators say, threatening a key source of funding for the sanctions-stricken country and its weapons programmes.
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US Warns North Korea Against ‘State-Sponsored’ Cyber Attacks on Blockchain Firms
US authorities have called out North Korea’s government for sponsoring cyberattacks on American blockchain firms. A joint advisory for platforms working in the domain has been issued by US’ Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), FBI, and the US Treasury. While warning North Korea against such cyberattacks, the US has suggested...
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US Says North Korean Hackers Stole Over $600-Million Crypto Last Month
North Korean-tied hackers were responsible for a $620-million cryptocurrency heist last month targeting players of the popular Axie Infinity game, US authorities said Thursday.
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North Korea Stole Funds Through Cyberattacks on Crypto Exchanges to Fund Weapons Programme: UN Report
North Korea has been funding its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes with profits from cyberattacks on crypto exchange claims a media report citing a confidential document sent to the UN Security Council North Korea sanctions committee by independent sanctions monitors.
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Cyberattacks Are North Korea's "Important Revenue Source": UN Report
North Korea continued to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile programs during the past year and cyberattacks on cryptocurrency exchanges were an important revenue source for Pyongyang, according to an excerpt of a confidential United Nations re
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North Korean Hackers Stole Around $400-Million Crypto In 2021: Report
The hackers also target a diverse variety of cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin, the world's largest digital currency, accounting for only a quarter of stolen assets.
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UK Hits Out at China, Russia, Others Over Cyberattacks; Calls for Global Cybersecurity Coalition
Britain hit out at countries including China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, over cyberattacks, calling for a global effort to counter online threats.
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North Korea Stole $300 Million In Crypto To Fund Nukes: UN Experts
North Korea has stolen more than $300 million worth of cryptocurrencies through cyberattacks in recent months to support its banned nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, a confidential UN report said.
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Microsoft Detects COVID-19 Vaccine Work Hacking Attempts by Russia, North Korea
Microsoft said it has detected attempts by state-backed Russian and North Korean hackers to steal valuable data from leading pharmaceutical companies and vaccine researchers.
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North Korea Took $2 Billion In Cyberattacks To Fund Weapons Programme: Report
North Korea has generated an estimated $2 billion for its weapons of mass destruction programs using "widespread and increasingly sophisticated" cyberattacks to steal from banks and cryptocurrency exchanges, according to a confidential U.N. report seen by Reuters on Monday.
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North Korea Cyberattack On South Korean Chip Equipment Firms: Report
North Korea's hacking groups have broken into at least two South Korean manufacturers of chipmaking equipment, as the country looks to evade sanctions and turn out its own semiconductors for weapons programmes, South Korea's spy agency said on Monday
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''Attacks Are Getting Sophisticated': How North Korean Hackers Are Using ChatGPT For LinkedIn Scams
LinkedIn has emerged as the platform of choice for phishing scams, with many North Korean hackers posing as recruiters.
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Seoul Accuses North Korea Of Stealing Secret Data On New Laser Weapon: Report
The North Korean hacker group, known as Andariel, allegedly stole data from 14 entities after accessing a huge cache of data from defence and research firms in the South.
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Crypto Ecosystem Saw Most Heists in 2022 Worth $3.8 Billion: Chainalysis
2022 was the worst on record for cryptocurrency heists, with hackers stealing as much as $3.8 billion (nearly Rs. 31,100 crore), led by attackers linked to North Korea who netted more than ever before, a US-based blockchain analytics firm said in a report on Wednesday.
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North Korea Condemns US Over Washington's Remarks On Crypto Stealing
North Korea on Saturday condemned remarks by a senior White House official about Pyongyang's cyberattack capabilities and said it would continue to stand against what it called US aggression towards it.
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Crypto Crash Threatens North Korea's Stolen Funds as It Ramps Up Weapons Tests
The nosedive in cryptocurrency markets has wiped out millions of dollars in funds stolen by North Korean hackers, four digital investigators say, threatening a key source of funding for the sanctions-stricken country and its weapons programmes.
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US Warns North Korea Against ‘State-Sponsored’ Cyber Attacks on Blockchain Firms
US authorities have called out North Korea’s government for sponsoring cyberattacks on American blockchain firms. A joint advisory for platforms working in the domain has been issued by US’ Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), FBI, and the US Treasury. While warning North Korea against such cyberattacks, the US has suggested...
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US Says North Korean Hackers Stole Over $600-Million Crypto Last Month
North Korean-tied hackers were responsible for a $620-million cryptocurrency heist last month targeting players of the popular Axie Infinity game, US authorities said Thursday.
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North Korea Stole Funds Through Cyberattacks on Crypto Exchanges to Fund Weapons Programme: UN Report
North Korea has been funding its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes with profits from cyberattacks on crypto exchange claims a media report citing a confidential document sent to the UN Security Council North Korea sanctions committee by independent sanctions monitors.
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Cyberattacks Are North Korea's "Important Revenue Source": UN Report
North Korea continued to develop its nuclear and ballistic missile programs during the past year and cyberattacks on cryptocurrency exchanges were an important revenue source for Pyongyang, according to an excerpt of a confidential United Nations re
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North Korean Hackers Stole Around $400-Million Crypto In 2021: Report
The hackers also target a diverse variety of cryptocurrencies, with Bitcoin, the world's largest digital currency, accounting for only a quarter of stolen assets.
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UK Hits Out at China, Russia, Others Over Cyberattacks; Calls for Global Cybersecurity Coalition
Britain hit out at countries including China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia, over cyberattacks, calling for a global effort to counter online threats.
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North Korea Stole $300 Million In Crypto To Fund Nukes: UN Experts
North Korea has stolen more than $300 million worth of cryptocurrencies through cyberattacks in recent months to support its banned nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, a confidential UN report said.
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Microsoft Detects COVID-19 Vaccine Work Hacking Attempts by Russia, North Korea
Microsoft said it has detected attempts by state-backed Russian and North Korean hackers to steal valuable data from leading pharmaceutical companies and vaccine researchers.
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North Korea Took $2 Billion In Cyberattacks To Fund Weapons Programme: Report
North Korea has generated an estimated $2 billion for its weapons of mass destruction programs using "widespread and increasingly sophisticated" cyberattacks to steal from banks and cryptocurrency exchanges, according to a confidential U.N. report seen by Reuters on Monday.
