🚨 North Korean Hackers Target Foreign Embassies | Trellix Discovery

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Shared August 26, 2025

⚠️ Trellix researchers uncovered a months-long espionage campaign targeting 19 embassies and ministries in South Korea. 🔴 How it works: Hackers linked to Kimsuky (APT43) sent fake diplomatic emails with malicious attachments that installed XenoRAT spyware—capable of logging keystrokes, hijacking webcams, and stealing sensitive files. 💡 Attackers even used GitHub, Google Drive, Dropbox, and Daum Cloud to hide stolen data. ⏱️ Trellix also found activity paused during Chinese holidays, hinting at possible operations from China. ✅ How to stay safe: Verify senders Avoid suspicious attachments Use strong email filters 🔔 Stay updated with TheCyberScroll—your 60-second cyber alerts. #CyberSecurity #NorthKorea #EmbassyHack #Trellix #APT43 #TheCyberScroll