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This week several cybersecurity portals (see thehackernews, darkreading, news.softpedia, channelasia.tech and securelist) confirmed that North Korea has built a campaign of cyberattacks targeting South Korea. Its goal? Spy on high-profile government officials, financial institutions, banking organizations, and government administrative offices of the highest level such as the Korea Internet and Security Agency (KISA), the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the South Korean Embassy of Sri Lanka, the Deputy Consul General at Korean Consulate General in Hong Kong, educational centers such as Seoul National University, the countryâs largest university and one of the Top 50 universities worldwide (according to QS ranking). They have even targeted global organizations such as the International Atomic Energy Agency and the Nuclear Security Officer.
The FBI has acknowledged the link that North Korean hacking groups have had with conspiracy campaigns orchestrated by that Government. In addition, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has identified these groups …
The FBI has acknowledged the link that North Korean hacking groups have had with conspiracy campaigns orchestrated by that Government. In addition, the U.S. Department of the Treasury has identified these groups …