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US Organizations Warned of North Korean IT Workers in Freelance Market Introduction The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a warning to US organizations that hire freelance and temporary IT workers to be cautious of individuals working on behalf of the North Korean government. The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) is utilizing…
North Korean IT Workers Infiltrate Freelance Market to Fund Nuclear Program Introduction In recent years, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), more commonly known as North Korea, has been strategically flooding the freelance IT market with skilled workers in order to fund its nuclear weapons program. These IT workers primarily reside in Russia and…
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance: Aligning with Cybersecurity Frameworks The landscape of cybersecurity is constantly evolving, with new threats emerging every day. In order to protect sensitive data and maintain the trust of customers and stakeholders, IT professionals need to be well-versed in compliance with various cybersecurity frameworks. This report aims to provide guidance…
North Korean State-Backed Threat Groups Exploit Critical Vulnerability in TeamCity Server Introduction In recent news, Microsoft has reported that two North Korean state-backed threat groups, known as Diamond Sleet and Onyx Sleet, are actively exploiting a critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerability in on-premises versions of JetBrains TeamCity continuous integration and delivery server. Details of…
Nation-State FBI: Thousands of Remote IT Workers Sent Wages to North Korea to Help Fund Weapons Program Background The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Department of Justice have revealed that thousands of IT workers contracting with US companies have been secretly sending millions of dollars to North Korea to fund its missile program….
North Korea’s Kimsuky APT Continues to Evolve Attack Methods Introduction North Korea’s Kimsuky advanced persistent threat (APT) group, known to operate at the behest of North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-Un, has recently been observed using new techniques to gain control over victims’ systems. The group is evolving its attack methods and growing in sophistication,…
**Geopolitics: North Korean Hackers Pose as Meta Recruiters on LinkedIn** *By * In a significant advancement in malicious capability, researchers from cybersecurity firm ESET have uncovered a North Korean cyberespionage operation that targeted employees of an aerospace company in Spain. The operation, believed to have taken place last year, involved hackers linked to the Lazarus…
The IT Professional’s Blueprint for Compliance Cybersecurity and the Threats We Face The world of cybersecurity is constantly evolving, with new threats and challenges emerging every day. It is crucial for IT professionals to stay on top of the latest frameworks and guidelines to ensure their organizations are compliant and protected. In this report, we…
Cyber Espionage: North Korea’s Lazarus Group Expands its Arsenal with New Backdoor Introduction The state-sponsored cyber threat group Lazarus, known for its affiliation with North Korea, has recently been identified as having developed a new and sophisticated backdoor malware. This backdoor, named “LightlessCan,” was discovered by researchers at cybersecurity firm ESET during an investigation into…
The Growing Agility and Complexity of North Korean Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) Groups Increased Coordination During COVID-19 Pandemic Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, North Korean APT groups have exhibited an unprecedented level of collaboration and coordination, according to a report published by Mandiant on October 10th. Historically, researchers have tracked North Korea’s threat…