Konni Hackers Deploy AI-Generated PowerShell Backdoor Against Blockchain Developers

The North Korean threat actor known as Konni has been observed using PowerShell malware generated using artificial intelligence AI tools to target developers and engineering teams in the blockchain sector. The phishing campaign has targeted Japan, Australia, and India, highlighting the adversary'...

Hackers Use KakaoTalk and Google Find Hub in Android Spyware Attack

North Korea-linked KONNI hackers used KakaoTalk and Google Find Hub to spy on victims and remotely wipe Android devices in a targeted phishing campaign...

Konni Hackers Turn Google's Find Hub into a Remote Data-Wiping Weapon

The North Korea-affiliated threat actor known as Konni aka Earth Imp, Opal Sleet, Osmium, TA406, and Vedalia has been attributed to a new set of attacks targeting both Android and Windows devices for data theft and remote control. "Attackers impersonated psychological counselors and North Korean...

Konni Group Using Russian-Language Malicious Word Docs in Latest Attacks

A new phishing attack has been observed leveraging a Russian-language Microsoft Word document to deliver malware capable of harvesting sensitive information from compromised Windows hosts. The activity has been attributed to a threat actor called Konni, which is assessed to share overlaps with a...

North Korean Hackers Found Behind a Range of Credential Theft Campaigns

A threat actor with ties to North Korea has been linked to a prolific wave of credential theft campaigns targeting research, education, government, media and other organizations, with two of the attacks also attempting to distribute malware that could be used for intelligence gathering. Enterpris...