North Korean hackers known as Anadriel or APT45 are conducting a cyber espionage campaign to steal military secrets for Pyongyang's nuclear program. The U.S., Britain, and South Korea indicated they target various defense firms globally. The advisory highlights phishing and computer exploits used by the DPRK to breach systems.
North Korean hackers, known as Anadriel or APT45, have launched a cyber espionage campaign to steal classified military secrets, supporting Pyongyang’s nuclear weapons program.
The United States, Britain, and South Korea reported that these hackers targeted defense or engineering firms globally, including tank, submarine, and missile manufacturers.
The U.S. FBI, NSA, Britain's NCSC, and South Korea's NIS co-authored the advisory, highlighting ongoing threats to various industry sectors worldwide.
The DPRK uses phishing and computer exploits to breach systems, aiming to bolster its military capabilities.
In August last year, North Korean hackers breached Russian rocket design bureau NPO Mashinostroyeniya.