North Korean Hackers Deploy New "Durian" Malware Against South Korean Crypto Firms
Kimsuky hackers utilize "Durian" malware to target South Korean crypto companies, revealing potential links to the notorious Lazarus Group.

Kimsuky hackers utilize "Durian" malware to target South Korean crypto companies, revealing potential links to the notorious Lazarus Group.
Kimsuky, a state-backed North Korean hacking group, has reportedly used a new malware variant to target at least two South Korean cryptocurrency companies.
North Korean hackers deploy potent malware "Durian" targeting South Korean crypto firms. Exploiting legitimate security software, Durian facilitates backdoor access for malicious activities, potentially linked to Lazarus Group's extensive crypto-related cybercrime. Heightened vigilance urged amid evolving threat landscape.
North Korean hackers, posing as journalists, escalate cyber threats by targeting nearly 1,500 South Korean officials in a sophisticated phishing campaign, compromising crypto accounts, and deploying mining malware, prompting urgent calls for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
Security experts note a shift in strategy, as North Korea now targets multiple companies instead of one at a time.
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