North Korean hackers are using ransomware to attack healthcare providers, feds warn
They've apparently been targeting healthcare providers since May 2021.
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US Treasury issues first-ever sanctions against a cryptocurrency mixer
North Korea allegedly uses Blender to launder stolen crypto.
FBI believes North Korean hacker cell is behind last month's $600 million crypto heist
The US Treasury Department placed the Lazarus Group under sanctions for its actions.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Google says it thwarted North Korean cyberattacks in early 2022
The Hermit Kingdom targeted US news media, IT, crypto and fintech industries.
US-Canadian gets 11 years for laundering money for a North Korean hacking group
He also tricked a university into sending him $9.4 million using spoofed emails.
DOJ charges North Korean hackers over cryptocurrency thefts and cyberattacks
One defendant was previously indicted over the Sony Pictures hack and WannaCry ransomware attack.
Google reveals North Korean-backed campaign targeting security researchers
The attackers posed as researchers themselves to gain their victims' trust.
Microsoft: State-backed hackers targeted COVID-19 vaccine creators
Russia and North Korea are the alleged culprits.
Chinese hackers impersonated McAfee to attack election campaign staffers
Google also warned of a sharp spike in denial of service attacks.
US charges Chinese nationals with laundering cryptocurrency for North Korea
They allegedly converted the money through various means, such as buying Apple iTunes gift cards.
Crypto expert arrested for allegedly helping North Korea evade sanctions
He supposedly explained how to launder money using digital currency.
UN claims North Korea hacks stole $2 billion to fund its nuclear program
The UN is formally investigating what is says is a violation of its sanctions.
Huawei allegedly developed a spy-friendly phone network for North Korea
The government elite even received special encryption.
In hacking, the blame game is purely for entertainment
Pointing fingers doesn't make your data more secure.
