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North Korean Hackers Target South Korea, $17.1M Scheme Exposed

2/13/2025

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A North Korean hacking group, Kimsuky, is launching sophisticated phishing attacks on South Korea's businesses and government, tricking victims into running harmful code. In a related case, an Arizona woman admitted to helping North Korean IT workers breach U.S. companies, raking in over $17.1 million through illegal activities.

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A North Korean hacking group, Kimsuky, is launching sophisticated phishing attacks on South Korea's businesses and government, tricking victims into running harmful code. In a related case, an Arizona woman admitted to helping North Korean IT workers breach U.S. companies, raking in over $17.1 million through illegal activities.