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North Korea's Lazarus Group Unleashes 234 Malware Attacks

8/4/2025

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North Korea's notorious Lazarus Group is evolving, now deploying malware-infused open source software, with 234 distinct malware packages uncovered in early 2025. In Hamilton, Canada, a ransomware attack has inflicted a staggering $5 million loss, linked to weak multi-factor authentication. Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers are uniting to impose regulations on stingray cellphone surveillance by police.

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North Korea's notorious Lazarus Group is evolving, now deploying malware-infused open source software, with 234 distinct malware packages uncovered in early 2025. In Hamilton, Canada, a ransomware attack has inflicted a staggering $5 million loss, linked to weak multi-factor authentication. Meanwhile, U.S. lawmakers are uniting to impose regulations on stingray cellphone surveillance by police.