North Korean spies have adopted new espionage tactics, emailing foreign experts and commissioning them to write research articles.
This article originally appeared in Defence Connect’s sister brand Cyber Security Connect.
The new strategy is thought to be part of a campaign by a North Korean hacking group called Thallium, who to date, has targeted five individuals, according to Reuters.
Where Thallium is known for spearphishing for data such as emails and passwords from government officials in the past, it is now asking for advice on North Korean political issues directly.
Uncovered emails have revealed spies asking questions regarding the effect of the Ukraine invasion on North Korea, US, Chinese and Russian policies, and how China would react to a new North Korean nuclear test.
