- The US State Department has announced a $10 million reward for information on a North Korean national who allegedly hacked military bases, hospitals, and other government infrastructure.
- In a joint advisory, the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation), the CISA (the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency), and the NSA (National Security Agency) have warned about a cyber-espionage group working with North Korea’s foreign intelligence service, which Rim Jong Hyok is said to be a part of.
The US government has indicted Rim Jong Hyok, a North Korean hacker, for allegedly participating in a campaign to use ransomware against critical American infrastructure. The hacker is said to be a North Korea’s Reconnaissance General Bureau member. The attacks were said to have impacted healthcare units, military installations, and even bodies like NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration).
The Indictment
According to court documents, the hacker group APT45/Andariel targeted critical infrastructure by accessing computer systems and deploying ransomware, which blocked access to crucial files and operating systems. Rim Jong Hyok is thought to be a significant…
