The group dubbed Kimsuky targets individuals and organisations in South Korea, Japan, and the US.
SEOUL: Suspected North Korean hackers have attempted an attack targeting a major joint military exercise between Seoul and Washington that starts tomorrow, South Korean police said.
Pyongyang views such exercises as rehearsals for an invasion and has repeatedly warned it would take “overwhelming” action in response. “Police investigation confirms that North Korean hacking group was responsible for the attack,” it said in a statement, adding that military-related information was not stolen.
The Kimsuky hackers use “spearphishing” tactics – sending malicious attachments embedded in emails – to exfiltrate desired information from victims.
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