Threat Actor Profile: Lazarus Group
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Threat Actor Profile: Lazarus Group
Lazarus Group is a notorious state-sponsored cyber threat actor. The group has built a reputation for executing financially motivated cyberattacks primarily aimed at circumventing international sanctions. Their operations span cyber espionage, ransomware deployment, supply chain compromises, and extensive targeting of the cryptocurrency and fintech sectors.
Throughout its history, the threat actor has been known by various aliases, such as APT-C-26, ATK 3, Appleworm, DEV-0139, Diamond Sleet, Gods Apostles, Guardians of Peace, Hidden Cobra, Labyrinth Chollima, NewRomanic Cyber Army Team, Slow Pisces, TA404, Trader, Traitor, UNC2970, UNC4034, Zinc, and several others.
Origin and Target Regions
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Cyble Vision Threat Library (Source: Cyble Vision)
Attributed to North Korea (DPRK), Lazarus Group’s operations have targeted countries worldwide, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, South Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, and many more across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
The group focuses on high-value sectors, …
Lazarus Group is a notorious state-sponsored cyber threat actor. The group has built a reputation for executing financially motivated cyberattacks primarily aimed at circumventing international sanctions. Their operations span cyber espionage, ransomware deployment, supply chain compromises, and extensive targeting of the cryptocurrency and fintech sectors.
Throughout its history, the threat actor has been known by various aliases, such as APT-C-26, ATK 3, Appleworm, DEV-0139, Diamond Sleet, Gods Apostles, Guardians of Peace, Hidden Cobra, Labyrinth Chollima, NewRomanic Cyber Army Team, Slow Pisces, TA404, Trader, Traitor, UNC2970, UNC4034, Zinc, and several others.
Origin and Target Regions
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Cyble Vision Threat Library (Source: Cyble Vision)
Attributed to North Korea (DPRK), Lazarus Group’s operations have targeted countries worldwide, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Germany, India, Japan, South Korea, the United States, the United Kingdom, and many more across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
The group focuses on high-value sectors, …