Phil Muncaster Microsoft and Facebook have joined other members of the security community in taking steps to disrupt the ongoing operations of the infamous North Korean Lazarus Group, now officially…
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Cyber-attack: US and UK blame North Korea for WannaCry
The US and UK governments have said North Korea was responsible for the WannaCry malware attack affecting hospitals, businesses and banks across the world earlier this year. The attack is…
FBI, DHS issue new alerts about North Korean hackers
By Ms. Smith The FBI and DHS jointly issued two alerts about Hidden Cobra, the malicious cyber activity of North Korean government hackers, and the attackers’ RAT FALLCHILL and backdoor…
NHS 'could have prevented' WannaCry ransomware attack
NHS trusts were left vulnerable in a major ransomware attack in May because cyber-security recommendations were not followed, a government report has said. More than a third of trusts in…
North Korea hackers 'want cash not secrets'
North Korean hackers are increasingly trying to steal cash rather than secrets, a South Korean government-backed report suggests. Cyber-criminals are targeting financial institutions as Pyongyang faces tough nuclear sanctions, the…
Report: North Korean Cyber Attacks Launched from Other Countries
By Phil Muncaster Most North Korean state-sponsored cyber activity is likely launched from outside the country, offering western governments an opportunity to put pressure on the Kim regime, according to new…