Title: A North Korean Hacker Tricked a US Security Vendor Into Hiring Him—and Immediately Tried to Hack Them Introduction: In an audacious and alarming case of cybersecurity breach, a North Korean hacker managed to infiltrate a US security vendor by deceiving them into hiring him, only to launch an immediate hacking attempt against his new… Continue reading A North Korean Hacker Tricked a US Security Vendor Into Hiring Him—and Immediately Tried to Hack Them
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FBI says North Korean hackers preparing to cash out after high-profile crypto hacks
As cryptocurrencies continue to increase in popularity, they continue to draw attention from all types of malicious actors. In an unprecedented move, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recently announced that North Korean hackers are preparing to cash out hundreds of millions of dollars in cryptocurrency after a series of high-profile crypto hacks. The development… Continue reading FBI says North Korean hackers preparing to cash out after high-profile crypto hacks
3CX blames North Korea for supply chain mass-hack
In a shocking revelation this week, leading Unified Communication (UC) provider 3CX blamed North Korea for a massive supply-chain hack that was discovered at the beginning of the year. The company had been investigating the breach, which affected their UC platform, since January when the anomalous activity was first discovered by security software. Initial reports… Continue reading 3CX blames North Korea for supply chain mass-hack
North Korean hackers target security researchers with a new backdoor
In recent news, there has been an alarming revelation of North Korean hackers targeting security researchers with a new backdoor. The motive is to gain access to their computers, steal confidential data, and even carry out espionage activities. The hackers reportedly use a malicious file called ‘Noko’ to gain access to the victims’ computer systems,… Continue reading North Korean hackers target security researchers with a new backdoor