The Justice Department filed a civil forfeiture complaint detailing two hacks of virtual currency exchanges by North Korean actors. These actors stole millions of dollars’ worth of cryptocurrency and ultimately laundered the funds through Chinese over-the-counter (OTC) cryptocurrency traders. Keep Reading
The joint alert provides important, new details about the resumption of a North Korean cyber-enabled bank robbery scheme targeting banks in multiple countries to initiate fraudulent international money transfers and ATM cash outs. Keep Reading
Mariners along with the energy and metal sectors were alerted by the State Department, Treasury Department, and the U.S. Coast Guard to watch for "deceptive shipping practices" intended for Iran, North Korea and Syria to evade sanctions. Keep Reading
The Department of State notified Congress that Iran, North Korea, Syria, Venezuela, and Cuba were certified under Section 40A(a) of the Arms Export Control Act as “not cooperating fully” with U.S. counterterrorism efforts in 2019. Keep Reading
North Korea targets cyber-enabled infrastructure globally to generate revenue for its regime priorities, including its weapons of mass destruction programs. Keep Reading
Tian and Li received from DPRK-controlled accounts approximately $91 million stolen in an April 2018 hack of a cryptocurrency exchange (referred to hereinafter as “the exchange”), as well as an additional $9.5 million from a hack of another exchange. Keep Reading
CISA encourages users and administrators to review the Malware Analysis Reports for each malware variant listed above and the North Korean Malicious Cyber Activity page for more information. Keep Reading
The symposium convened representatives from international ship registries, classification societies, and foreign governments to share experts’ recommendations to counter North Korean sanctions evasion in the maritime domain. Keep Reading
Microsoft is alleging that two unnamed hackers with alleged ties to North Korea have targeted thousands of university employees, government workers and others. Keep Reading
Griffith’s presentation at the DPRK Cryptocurrency Conference had been approved by DPRK officials and focused on, among other things, how blockchain technology, including a “smart contract,” could be used to benefit the DPRK. Keep Reading
Cyber Command assessed that the malware, which it posted to the information sharing platform VirusTotal, is being used in ongoing cyberattacks aimed at the financial sector. Keep Reading
When Haoer Zheng enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard in 2018, she never envisioned that her Mandarin Chinese speaking skills would have international impact. Keep Reading
The operations are a part of the United States’ ongoing contribution to international efforts in combatting DPRK’s maritime sanctions evasion activity. Keep Reading
Payments for maintenance, equipment and improvements of the Wise Honest were made in U.S. dollars through unwitting U.S. banks. Keep Reading
The Coast Guard captain of the port received, reviewed, and approved the submitted tow plan from the company who purchased the ship. Keep Reading
Lazarus Group targets institutions such as government, military, financial, manufacturing, publishing, media, entertainment, and international shipping. Keep Reading
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
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
The group is especially known for its financial motivations, such as abusing the SWIFT monetary transfer system and hacking banks. Keep Reading
More than 250 sanctioned vessels have undergone name changes, with more than 200 vessels owned by sanctioned individuals or entities. Keep Reading