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Crowdstrike

CrowdStrike splits LABYRINTH CHOLLIMA into three units

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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CrowdStrike has split North Korea-linked LABYRINTH CHOLLIMA into three units, two for crypto theft and one for industrial espionage.
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LinkedIn DMs abused to spread Python-based malware

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Attackers are abusing LinkedIn private messages to deliver Python-based malware via booby-trapped archives, ReliaQuest has warned.
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How identity verification could have stopped a $300M Crypto scam

Wed, 24th Dec 2025
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North Korean hackers stole USD $300M via fake Zoom calls; robust identity checks could have broken the scam's chain of trust.
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Bybit: when hackers target people, not systems

Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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Bybit suffered a major hack, exposing vulnerabilities from human error rather than blockchain flaws, as attackers manipulated staff to divert funds.
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Alert issued over North Korean LinkedIn job offer scam

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Bitdefender has warned LinkedIn job seekers of a North Korea-linked cybercriminal group employing fraudulent job offers to deliver malware and steal credentials.
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Lazarus APT group targets crypto investors with AI tactics

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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Kaspersky has uncovered a sophisticated campaign by the Lazarus group targeting cryptocurrency investors, employing social engineering and zero-day exploits.
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RedTail cryptomining malware exploits new Palo Alto flaw

Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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Hackers exploiting newly found vulnerability in Palo Alto's PAN-OS are using RedTail malware to enhance cryptomining operations, raising cybersecurity alarms.
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Kaspersky sheds light on Lazarus group's new campaign

Tue, 31st Oct 2023
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Kaspersky's GReAT has revealed a new campaign by the Lazarus group, which exploits organisations globally through legitimate software.
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Kaspersky uncovers new attacks by advanced persistent threat group

Mon, 15th Aug 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
The attacks involved modifications of the well-known malware, DTrack, as well as the use of a brand-new Maui ransomware.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams – F-Secure talks APTs and the Lazarus Group

Thu, 3rd Sep 2020
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F-Secure, a Europe-based cybersecurity firm, discusses findings on APTs and Lazarus Group in 10 Minute IT Jams.
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Lazarus Group linked to phishing attacks on cryptocurrency sector

Fri, 28th Aug 2020
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Cybersecurity firm F-Secure links Lazarus Group, aka APT38, to recent attack on cryptocurrency company in its new research.
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Why the Lazarus group poses a massive threat to businesses

Fri, 21st Sep 2018
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Heightened cyberheist activity by the notorious Lazarus group could give rise to more fake supply chain attacks.