Huo Xing Finance reports, according to Wired, a security researcher who has been embedded in a North Korean hacking group’s system for nearly two years has issued a warning that attacks targeting individual employees and contractors are highly effective and widespread, leading to breaches at numerous organizations globally. Greek cybersecurity researcher Vangelis Stykas stated that since gaining access to North Korea’s systems 22 months ago, evidence has been found indicating that 1,640 companies across 57 countries have been affected by North Korean hacking operations. Approximately 700 to 800 of the affected organizations suffered “highly destructive” breaches.
Research Reveals North Korean Hackers Target 1,640 Companies in 57 Countries
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A new report in crypto news reveals a major security breach campaign by North Korean hackers. Over two years, a researcher infiltrated the groups and found that 1,640 companies across 57 countries were targeted. Approximately 700 to 800 firms suffered severe breaches. The attacks focused on employees and contractors, demonstrating high success rates. The findings underscore the scale of the threat.
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