What’s new: North Korean state-sponsored hackers known as Kimsuky have reportedly experienced a data breach, with two hackers, ‘Saber’ and ‘cyb0rg’, leaking 8.9GB of Kimsuky’s data online. The leaked data includes phishing logs, source code of South Korea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs email platform, and various hacking tools, potentially exposing Kimsuky’s operational methods and infrastructure.
Who’s affected
The breach primarily affects Kimsuky, a North Korean hacking group, and may indirectly impact organizations targeted by their phishing campaigns, including South Korean government and military entities.
What to do
- Monitor for any unusual activity related to Kimsuky’s known targets, particularly in South Korea.
- Review and strengthen security measures against phishing attacks, especially for government and military email accounts.
- Stay updated on the developments regarding the leaked data and any potential implications for ongoing campaigns.
