State-sponsored North Korean hackers are increasingly targeting the IT sector, including software development companies and institutions hiring IT employees. Other cybersecurity news includes Microsoft’s announcement of an AI bug bounty programme, the exploitation of a Cisco IOS XE zero-day, and Google’s enhanced code-level scanning for Play Protect. Additionally, reports highlight the use of fake browser updates for malware delivery and cryptojackers targeting exposed Jupyter Notebooks.

North Korean Hackers Use Fake U.S. Companies to Spread Malware in Crypto Industry: Report
North Korean hackers reportedly set up shell companies in the US to penetrate the crypto sector and target developers via fake job offers, according to