Microsoft Says Hackers Linked to North Korea Tried to Steal Customer Data
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
U.S. Citizen Charged with Giving North Korea Sanctions Evasion Advice at Cryptocurrency Conference
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 Flags North Korean-Linked Hackers Behind Ongoing Financial Heists
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
A Matter of Interpretation: USCG Stratton Crew Member Is Vital During UNSC Enforcement Mission
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
Coast Guard Cutter Stratton Conducts North Korea Sanctions Patrol
The operations are a part of the United States’ ongoing contribution to international efforts in combatting DPRK’s maritime sanctions evasion activity. Keep Reading
Department of Justice Announces Forfeiture of North Korean Cargo Vessel
Payments for maintenance, equipment and improvements of the Wise Honest were made in U.S. dollars through unwitting U.S. banks. Keep Reading
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
