The North Korean spy scheme and the rise of stealers
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For the past 2 years, the most prolific and most dangerous type of malware targeting Apple users has been stealer malware. Stealers continue to attack Apple users relentlessly. But who develops this malware and why?
All signs point to North Korean hacker units being partially responsible for the rise of stealer macOS malware. And now, they could be collaborating with or inspiring Russian cybercriminals who target Mac users well. But things get even more interesting than that.
How are FBI “laptop farm” raids connected to the surge in stealer malware?
Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably heard about the FBI and US Department of Justice (DoJ) raids on North Korean laptop farms. These raids, along with new cases brought to US courts, focus on arresting individuals who allegedly acted as North Korean hacker accomplices setting up laptop farms.
North Korean laptop farms, which, as we mentioned, have been in the news lately, …
All signs point to North Korean hacker units being partially responsible for the rise of stealer macOS malware. And now, they could be collaborating with or inspiring Russian cybercriminals who target Mac users well. But things get even more interesting than that.
How are FBI “laptop farm” raids connected to the surge in stealer malware?
Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably heard about the FBI and US Department of Justice (DoJ) raids on North Korean laptop farms. These raids, along with new cases brought to US courts, focus on arresting individuals who allegedly acted as North Korean hacker accomplices setting up laptop farms.
North Korean laptop farms, which, as we mentioned, have been in the news lately, …