Motor Vessel Connected to U.S. Sanctions Violations Departs American Samoa
The Coast Guard captain of the port received, reviewed, and approved the submitted tow plan from the company who purchased the ship. Keep Reading
Treasury Sanctions North Korean State-Sponsored Malicious Cyber Groups
Lazarus Group targets institutions such as government, military, financial, manufacturing, publishing, media, entertainment, and international shipping. Keep Reading
Cyber Command’s Biggest VirusTotal Upload Looks to Expose North Korean-Linked Malware
Several of the malware samples have been tied to hackers from the so-called Lazarus Group, which the U.S. government has linked with the North Korean government. Keep Reading
Photos Show North Korea Closer to Building Submarine That Can Launch Missiles
According to analysis by a Washington think tank the photos also indicate that North Korea may be preparing for a new test of a submarine launched ballistic missile. Keep Reading
U.S. Cyber Command Warns of North Korea-Linked Lazarus Group Malware
The group is especially known for its financial motivations, such as abusing the SWIFT monetary transfer system and hacking banks. Keep Reading
Obfuscation and Illicit Networks Stretch Sanctions Risk Across Maritime Supply Chain
More than 250 sanctioned vessels have undergone name changes, with more than 200 vessels owned by sanctioned individuals or entities. Keep Reading
Parents of Otto Warmbier File Suit to Seize North Korean Ship
Fred and Cindy Warmbier say that North Korea has not been willing to discuss a settlement, and they will move instead to seize Pyongyang's assets to partially fulfill the judgment. Keep Reading
North Korean Cargo Vessel Connected to Sanctions Violations Seized by U.S. Government
The Wise Honest, one of North Korea’s largest bulk carriers, was used to illicitly ship coal from North Korea and to deliver heavy machinery to the DPRK. Keep Reading
DHS, FBI Spot ‘Electricfish’ Malware from North Korean Government
Users or administrators should flag activity associated with the malware and report the activity to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency. Keep Reading
North Korea Says It Tested New Weapon, Wants Pompeo Out of Talks
The test allows Pyongyang to show its people it is pushing ahead with weapons development while also reassuring domestic military officials worried that diplomacy with Washington signals weakness. Keep Reading
