Tag: north-korea
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Hackers Use Blockchain to Hide Malware in Plain Sight
Tags: attack, blockchain, google, group, hacker, hacking, intelligence, korea, malware, north-korea, threatState, Criminal Hackers Use Blockchain Technique to Evade Takedowns. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group found hacking groups like North Korea’s UNC5342 and criminal group UNC5142 using a public blockchain technique called EtherHiding to distribute malware. The method makes attacks tougher to trace, block or dismantle. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/hackers-use-blockchain-to-hide-malware-in-plain-sight-a-29741
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North Korean Hackers Use EtherHiding to Hide Malware Inside Blockchain Smart Contracts
Tags: blockchain, crypto, google, group, hacker, hacking, intelligence, korea, malware, north-korea, theft, threatA threat actor with ties to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (aka North Korea) has been observed leveraging the EtherHiding technique to distribute malware and enable cryptocurrency theft, marking the first time a state-sponsored hacking group has embraced the method.The activity has been attributed by Google Threat Intelligence Group (GTIG) to a threat cluster…
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Hackers Use Blockchain to Hide Malware in Plain Sight
Tags: attack, blockchain, google, group, hacker, hacking, intelligence, korea, malware, north-korea, threatState, Criminal Hackers Use Blockchain Technique to Evade Takedowns. Google’s Threat Intelligence Group found hacking groups like North Korea’s UNC5342 and criminal group UNC5142 using a public blockchain technique called EtherHiding to distribute malware. The method makes attacks tougher to trace, block or dismantle. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/hackers-use-blockchain-to-hide-malware-in-plain-sight-a-29741
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North Korean hackers use EtherHiding to hide malware on the blockchain
North Korean hackers were observed employing the ‘EtherHiding’ tactic to deliver malware, steal cryptocurrency, and perform espionage with stealth and resilience. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-use-etherhiding-to-hide-malware-on-the-blockchain/
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North Korean hackers use EtherHiding to hide malware on the blockchain
North Korean hackers were observed employing the ‘EtherHiding’ tactic to deliver malware, steal cryptocurrency, and perform espionage with stealth and resilience. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/north-korean-hackers-use-etherhiding-to-hide-malware-on-the-blockchain/
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North Korean Hackers Deploy BeaverTailOtterCookie Combo for Keylogging Attacks
Researchers at Cisco Talos have uncovered a sophisticated campaign by the Famous Chollima subgroup of Lazarus, wherein attackers deploy blended JavaScript tools”, BeaverTail and OtterCookie”, to carry out stealthy keylogging, screenshot capture, and data exfiltration. This cluster of activity, part of the broader “Contagious Interview” operation, has evolved significantly since first noted, blurring lines between…
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North Korean Hackers Deploy BeaverTailOtterCookie Combo for Keylogging Attacks
Researchers at Cisco Talos have uncovered a sophisticated campaign by the Famous Chollima subgroup of Lazarus, wherein attackers deploy blended JavaScript tools”, BeaverTail and OtterCookie”, to carry out stealthy keylogging, screenshot capture, and data exfiltration. This cluster of activity, part of the broader “Contagious Interview” operation, has evolved significantly since first noted, blurring lines between…
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North Korean Hackers Deploy BeaverTailOtterCookie Combo for Keylogging Attacks
Researchers at Cisco Talos have uncovered a sophisticated campaign by the Famous Chollima subgroup of Lazarus, wherein attackers deploy blended JavaScript tools”, BeaverTail and OtterCookie”, to carry out stealthy keylogging, screenshot capture, and data exfiltration. This cluster of activity, part of the broader “Contagious Interview” operation, has evolved significantly since first noted, blurring lines between…
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BeaverTail and OtterCookie evolve with a new Javascript module
Cisco Talos has uncovered a new attack linked to Famous Chollima, a threat group aligned with North Korea (DPRK). First seen on blog.talosintelligence.com Jump to article: blog.talosintelligence.com/beavertail-and-ottercookie/
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338 Malicious npm Packages Linked to North Korean Hackers
North Korean hackers used fake job offers and malicious npm packages to infect developers and steal cryptocurrency. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/338-malicious-npm-packages-linked-to-north-korean-hackers/
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North Korean IT Workers Use VPNs and Laptop Farms to Evade Identity Verification
In a sprawling network of covert remote labor, more than 10,000 North Korean IT professionals have infiltrated global technology and freelance marketplaces by exploiting VPNs, virtual private servers (VPS), and so-called “laptop farms” to conceal their true origins. State-backed cyber units employ these operatives to generate revenue for sanctioned weapons programs and gather intelligence across…
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North Korean APT >>Contagious Interview<< Floods npm Registry with 338 Malicious Packages to Steal Crypto
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North Korean APT >>Contagious Interview<< Floods npm Registry with 338 Malicious Packages to Steal Crypto
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North Korean Scammers Are Doing Architectural Design Now
New research shows that North Koreans appear to be trying to trick US companies into hiring them to develop architectural designs using fake profiles, résumés, and Social Security numbers. First seen on wired.com Jump to article: www.wired.com/story/north-korean-scammers-are-doing-architectural-design-now/
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Cryptohack Roundup: $21M SBI Crypto Heist
Also: Shibarium Plans to Reimburse Victims, $1.8M Abracadabra Hack. This week, hackers stole $21 million from SBI crypto, Shibarium planned reimbursement for $4 million bridge exploit victims, Abracadabra lost $1.8 million in a hack and North Korean threat actors have set a new record stealing $2 billion this year so far. First seen on govinfosecurity.com…
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OpenAI Blocks Global Hackers Misusing ChatGPT for Cyberattacks
OpenAI halts hackers from Russia, North Korea, and China exploiting ChatGPT for malware and phishing attacks. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/chatgpt-cyberattacks/
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OpenAI Blocks Global Hackers Misusing ChatGPT for Cyberattacks
OpenAI halts hackers from Russia, North Korea, and China exploiting ChatGPT for malware and phishing attacks. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/chatgpt-cyberattacks/
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OpenAI Blocks Global Hackers Misusing ChatGPT for Cyberattacks
OpenAI halts hackers from Russia, North Korea, and China exploiting ChatGPT for malware and phishing attacks. First seen on esecurityplanet.com Jump to article: www.esecurityplanet.com/news/chatgpt-cyberattacks/
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North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in cryptocurrency this year
North Korean hackers have stolen more than $2 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, according to blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, and the year isn’t over yet. Though … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2025/10/08/north-korean-hackers-cryptocurrency-theft/
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Bybit Theft Drives Record-Breaking $2bn Haul for North Korea
North Korean hackers have stolen over $2bn in cryptocurrency already this year, says Elliptic First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/bybit-recordbreaking-2bn-north/
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Bybit Theft Drives Record-Breaking $2bn Haul for North Korea
North Korean hackers have stolen over $2bn in cryptocurrency already this year, says Elliptic First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/bybit-recordbreaking-2bn-north/
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OpenAI Disrupts Russian, North Korean, and Chinese Hackers Misusing ChatGPT for Cyberattacks
Tags: access, ai, chatgpt, china, credentials, cyberattack, hacker, intelligence, malware, north-korea, openai, russia, threat, toolOpenAI on Tuesday said it disrupted three activity clusters for misusing its ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI) tool to facilitate malware development.This includes a Russian”‘language threat actor, who is said to have used the chatbot to help develop and refine a remote access trojan (RAT), a credential stealer with an aim to evade detection. The operator…
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OpenAI Disrupts Russian, North Korean, and Chinese Hackers Misusing ChatGPT for Cyberattacks
Tags: access, ai, chatgpt, china, credentials, cyberattack, hacker, intelligence, malware, north-korea, openai, russia, threat, toolOpenAI on Tuesday said it disrupted three activity clusters for misusing its ChatGPT artificial intelligence (AI) tool to facilitate malware development.This includes a Russian”‘language threat actor, who is said to have used the chatbot to help develop and refine a remote access trojan (RAT), a credential stealer with an aim to evade detection. The operator…
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North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in crypto this year
North Korean hackers have stolen an estimated $2 billion worth of cryptocurrency assets in 2025, marking the largest annual total on record. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/cryptocurrency/north-korean-hackers-stole-over-2-billion-in-crypto-this-year/
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North Korean hackers stole over $2 billion in crypto so far in 2025, researchers say
Blockchain monitoring firm Elliptic said this year’s total is already an all-time record for the North Korean regime. First seen on techcrunch.com Jump to article: techcrunch.com/2025/10/07/north-korean-hackers-stole-over-2-billion-in-crypto-so-far-in-2025-researchers-say/
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North Korea IT worker scheme swells beyond US companies
Okta Threat Intelligence uncovered a large-scale and sustained operation, reflecting the North Korean regime’s pursuit of any opportunity that allows for remote employment. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/north-korea-it-worker-global-scheme-okta/