North Korea: Cyber Unit "WaterPlum" - Kim Jong-un's Hackers Target German IT Software Developers
Security authorities warn: North Korea is introducing malware on a large scale into the computers of IT specialists in order to steal money for the government and military.
The German Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution, the Federal Intelligence Service, and several international security agencies have warned of a cyberattack campaign by North Korean hackers targeting software developers worldwide, including in Germany. The hackers, known as "Waterplum" or "Contagious Interview", have infected at least 30,000 devices in over 100 countries with malware, stealing cryptocurrency worth around $10.7 million.
The goal is to raise funds for the government of Kim Jong-un and the military, exploiting weaknesses in the country's economy due to UN sanctions. The hackers use fake job offers to trick IT experts into downloading malware, allowing them to steal sensitive information and access company networks.
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