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North Korea establishes new AI-focused hacking unit
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North Korea establishes new AI-focused hacking unit

North Korea has reportedly created a new hacking group under its intelligence agency, the Reconnaissance General Bureau, with a focus on AI-driven cyberattacks. The new unit—named Research Center 227—will develop offensive hacking technologies and programs, according to Daily NK, a news outlet specializing in North Korean affairs. The report states that the unit will study […]

UK, South Korea warn against cyberattacks from North Korea
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UK, South Korea warn against cyberattacks from North Korea

The United Kingdom and South Korea have issued warnings over the increasing sophistication and volume of cyberattacks by groups tied to the North Korean state. The cyber security and intelligence agencies of the two countries have released a new joint warning in which they call on firms to strengthen their security protocols in order to […]

North Korean hackers intending to liquidate millions in stolen crypto, FBI warns
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North Korean hackers to liquidate millions in stolen crypto, FBI warns

U.S authorities have disclosed that North Korean hackers are allegedly getting ready to cash out millions of dollars through a string of high-profile cryptocurrency breaches. The Lazarus Group, also known as APT38 and “TraderTraitor,” which is supported by North Korea, stole hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrencies in recent blockchain activity, the FBI […]

North Korean hackers breaks into US crypto firm
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North Korean hackers breaks into US crypto firm

Alex Omenye North Korean state-sponsored hackers have broken into the software company JumpCloud in order to target its Bitcoin users, Security experts reported on Thursday. This week, JumpCloud, a directory platform that enables businesses to authenticate, authorize, and manage users and devices, revealed that a nation-state actor was responsible for the system breach that compelled […]