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Ransomware acting within 24 hours of access now: Secureworks report

Fri, 6th Oct 2023
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Ransomware attacks are happening faster than ever, with threat actors achieving complete system compromise in less than 24 hours, according to Secureworks. .
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Mandiant details prolific North Korean cyber-espionage group

Wed, 29th Mar 2023
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Mandiant has assessed with high confidence that APT43 is a moderately-sophisticated cyber operator that supports the interests of the North Korean regime.
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Android malware used to target North Korean defectors

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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A malware called RedDawn used Google Play to apparently target North Korean defectors, according to security firm McAfee.
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United States hot on heels of North Korea's Hidden Cobra malware

Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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The United States Computer Emergency Readiness Team (US-CERT) is honing in on the North Korean Government's activities known as HIDDEN COBRA.
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Highly-targeted cyberattacks surround upcoming Winter Olympics

Tue, 9th Jan 2018
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McAfee released a report that revealed cybercriminals have targeted organisations involved in fast approaching Winter Olympics held in South Korea.
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Sony vs North Korea - everything you need to know

Fri, 9th Jan 2015
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The Sony cyber attack, involving Seth Rogen, North Korea, and President Obama, was one of the biggest scandals of last year.