North Korean Hackers Breach 1,640 Companies in 57 Countries, 700 to 800 Organizations Severely Affected

A security researcher who has been infiltrating a North Korean hacking group for nearly two years has warned that the attack methods targeting individual employees and contractors are effective and widespread, leading to numerous organizations around the world being compromised. Greek cybersecurity researcher Vangelis Stykas stated that since gaining access to North Korean systems 22 months ago, he has found that 1,640 companies in 57 countries have been affected, with approximately 700 to 800 organizations suffering highly destructive breaches.

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