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Russia and North Korea Cybercriminals Team Up Against Ukraine

11/22/2025

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Gen Digital, the cybersecurity firm, reports that Russia's Gamaredon and North Korea's Lazarus cybercrime groups are sharing resources and tactics.
Gamaredon, linked to Russia's Federal Security Service, has targeted Ukrainian networks since 2022.
Analysts found Gamaredon servers hosted malware linked to Lazarus, suggesting collaboration or imitation.
This cooperation aligns with growing Moscow–Pyongyang military ties.
EU preparedness report author Sauli Niinistö emphasizes that building trust will boost intelligence sharing in Europe.

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Gen Digital, the cybersecurity firm, reports that Russia's Gamaredon and North Korea's Lazarus cybercrime groups are sharing resources and tactics.
Gamaredon, linked to Russia's Federal Security Service, has targeted Ukrainian networks since 2022.
Analysts found Gamaredon servers hosted malware linked to Lazarus, suggesting collaboration or imitation.
This cooperation aligns with growing Moscow–Pyongyang military ties.
EU preparedness report author Sauli Niinistö emphasizes that building trust will boost intelligence sharing in Europe.