Research finds that North Korean state-sponsored hackers are becoming more sophisticated with a strategic focus on espionage, financial theft, and disruption. They target a wide range of sectors globally, aligning their operations with Pyongyang’s geopolitical goals. Groups like Lazarus, Kimsuky, and APT37 use spear-phishing, malware, and social engineering tactics to infiltrate systems. Experts call for more collaboration, information sharing, and proactive defense strategies to mitigate risks from these cyber actors.
88% of UK businesses say cyber fraud drove payment fraud
A U.K. cybersecurity report shows that 93% of companies were targets of fraud in the last year, and 73% expect risks to increase in 2025.
