DPRK hacking groups breach South Korean defense contractors

April 23, 2024 at 01:00PM The National Police Agency in South Korea issued an urgent warning about North Korean hacking groups targeting defense industry entities in South Korea. Groups Lazarus, Andariel, and Kimsuky breached companies by exploiting vulnerabilities, stealing critical technology information. Special inspection found multiple companies compromised since late 2022, leading to recommendations for … Read more

Microsoft: Hackers target defense firms with new FalseFont malware

December 21, 2023 at 03:30PM Microsoft warns of APT33 Iranian cyber-espionage group using FalseFont backdoor malware to target over 100,000 defense companies globally. Known as Peach Sandstorm, the group has been active since 2013, targeting industries across the US, Saudi Arabia, and South Korea. Network defenders are advised to reset credentials and use multi-factor authentication … Read more

Lazarus Group Targeting Defense Experts with Fake Interviews via Trojanized VNC Apps

October 18, 2023 at 11:03AM The Lazarus Group, a North Korea-linked hacking organization, has been using trojanized versions of Virtual Network Computing (VNC) apps to target the defense industry and nuclear engineers. They trick job seekers on social media into opening malicious apps for fake job interviews. The malware operates discreetly to avoid detection and … Read more