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North Korean hackers target Ukrainian experts for possible intelligence on Russia's war

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• Original Reporting: The Record
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Assessed Severity: MEDIUM
Impacted Surface
Enterprise Perimeter & Network Defense
Intelligence Sector
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Analyst Takeaway

"Image: Dmitry Ivanov / Wikimedia Commons North Korean hackers target Ukrainian experts for possible intelligence on Russia's war North Korean hackers have been targeting Ukrainian experts in diplomacy, security and international policy amid Pyongyang’s growing military cooperation with Russia, according to a new report. As part of the campaign, the hacking group Kimsuky used fake conference..."

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Image: Dmitry Ivanov / Wikimedia Commons

North Korean hackers target Ukrainian experts for possible intelligence on Russia's war

North Korean hackers have been targeting Ukrainian experts in diplomacy, security and international policy amid Pyongyang’s growing military cooperation with Russia, according to a new report.

As part of the campaign, the hacking group Kimsuky used fake conference invitations, research collaboration requests and malicious documents designed to steal information, South Korean cybersecurity firm Genians said in a report published Monday. 

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