Lessons from Qilin: What the Industry’s Most Efficient Ransomware Teaches Us

Qilin has quietly become one of the most active and impactful ransomware operations in the world today. If it’s not already on your threat radar, now is the time to take notice. This blog unpacks how Qilin operates, why it’s gaining traction across cybercriminal networks, and what steps security...

Famous Chollima deploying Python version of GolangGhost RAT

In May 2025, Cisco Talos identified a Python-based remote access trojan RAT we call "PylangGhost," used exclusively by a North Korean-aligned threat actor. PylangGhost is functionally similar to the previously documented GolangGhost RAT, sharing many of the same capabilities. In recent campaigns,...

U.S. Seizes $7.74M in Crypto Tied to North Korea's Global Fake IT Worker Network

The U.S. Department of Justice DoJ said it has filed a civil forfeiture complaint in federal court that targets over $7.74 million in cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens NFTs, and other digital assets allegedly linked to a global IT worker scheme orchestrated by North Korea. "For years, North Kor...

OpenAI Shuts Down 10 Malicious AI Ops Linked to China, Russia, Iran, N. Korea

OpenAI, a leading artificial intelligence company, has revealed it is actively fighting widespread misuse of its AI tools…...

Cyberattacks Hit Top Retailers: Cartier, North Face Among Latest Victims

North Face, Cartier, and Next Step Healthcare are the latest victims in a string of cyberattacks compromising customer…...

The North Face warns customers about potentially stolen data

For the fourth time in its history, The North Face has notified customers that their account may have been compromised. This time, the company laid blame on a credential stuffing attack. The North Face is best known for its line of outdoor clothing, footwear, and related equipment. With an annual...

North Korean Hackers Stole $88M by Posing as US Tech Workers

Flashpoint uncovers how North Korean hackers used fake identities to secure remote IT jobs in the US, siphoning…...

Xinbi Telegram Market Tied to $8.4B in Crypto Crime, Romance Scams, North Korea Laundering

A Chinese-language, Telegram-based marketplace called Xinbi Guarantee has facilitated no less than $8.4 billion in transactions since 2022, making it the second major black market to be exposed after HuiOne Guarantee. According to a report published by blockchain analytics firm Elliptic, merchant...

North Korean IT Workers Are Being Exposed on a Massive Scale

Security researchers are publishing 1,000 email addresses they claim are linked to North Korean IT worker scams that infiltrated Western companies—along with photos of men allegedly involved in the schemes...

Deepfake Defense in the Age of AI

The cybersecurity landscape has been dramatically reshaped by the advent of generative AI. Attackers now leverage large language models LLMs to impersonate trusted individuals and automate these social engineering tactics at scale. Let's review the status of these rising attacks, what's fueling...

OtterCookie v4 Adds VM Detection and Chrome, MetaMask Credential Theft Capabilities

The North Korean threat actors behind the Contagious Interview campaign have been observed using updated versions of a cross-platform malware called OtterCookie with capabilities to steal credentials from web browsers and other files. NTT Security Holdings, which detailed the new findings, said t...

North Korea Stole Your Job

For years, North Korea has been secretly placing young IT workers inside Western companies. With AI, their schemes are now more devious—and effective—than ever...

North Korean Hackers Spread Malware via Fake Crypto Firms and Job Interview Lures

North Korea-linked threat actors behind the Contagious Interview have set up front companies as a way to distribute malware during the fake hiring process. "In this new campaign, the threat actor group is using three front companies in the cryptocurrency consulting industry – BlockNovas LLC...

North Korean Hackers Use Fake Crypto Firms in Job Malware Scam

Silent Push reveals a complex scheme where North Korean hackers posed as crypto companies, using AI and fake…...

Russian Infrastructure Plays Crucial Role in North Korean Cybercrime Operations

In this blog entry, we discuss how North Korea's significant role in cybercrime – including campaigns attributed to Void Dokkaebi – is facilitated by extensive use of anonymization networks and the use of Russian IP ranges...

North Korea, Iran, Russia-Backed Hackers Deploy ClickFix in New Attacks

Government-backed hacking groups from North Korea TA427, Iran TA450, and Russia UNKRemoteRogue, TA422 are now using the ClickFix…...

Crypto Developers Targeted by Python Malware Disguised as Coding Challenges

The North Korea-linked threat actor assessed to be behind the massive Bybit hack in February 2025 has been linked to a malicious campaign that targets developers to deliver new stealer malware under the guise of a coding assignment. The activity has been attributed by Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 t...

TraderTraitor: The Kings of the Crypto Heist

Allegedly responsible for the theft of $1.5 billion in cryptocurrency from a single exchange, North Korea’s TraderTraitor is one of the most sophisticated cybercrime groups in the world...

North Korean Hackers Deploy BeaverTail Malware via 11 Malicious npm Packages

The North Korean threat actors behind the ongoing Contagious Interview campaign are spreading their tentacles on the npm ecosystem by publishing more malicious packages that deliver the BeaverTail malware, as well as a new remote access trojan RAT loader. "These latest samples employ hexadecimal...

CVE-2024-54805

Netgear WNR854T 1.5.2 North America is vulnerable to Command Injection. An attacker can send a specially crafted request to post.cgi, updating the nvram parameter getemail. After which, they can visit the sendlog.cgi endpoint which uses the parameter in a system call to achieve command execution...