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South Korean police say they have uncovered a cryptocurrency fraud scheme where stolen victim data, acquired through the messaging app Telegram, was used to target unsuspecting individuals. The Incheon Jungbu Police have arrested seven members of a cryptocurrency scam ring, according to Senior Inspector Choi Jae-hwang of the station’s Intelligent Crime Investigation unit. The group […]
This summer, South Korea, Japan, and the United States have agreed to conduct a trilateral military exercise spanning aerial, naval, and cyber domains, marking the inception of a new multi-domain drill with the aim of showcasing their commitment to collective security and readiness in the face of evolving challenges. At the sidelines of Asia’s largest […]
On Saturday, the Australian Attorney General announced that the government would introduce new legislation to criminalize the creation and dissemination of deepfake pornography without the consent of those being depicted. Attorney General of Australia, Mark Dreyfus, announced via his social media account on X that the government plans to present legislation concerning the restriction of […]
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Incheon, South Korea ― On Thursday, the South Korean navy conducted a public discussion as part of its efforts to gather expertise in maritime security. Nearly a thousand participants gathered on the navy’s symbolic ship, the Dokdo-ham, an amphibious landing vessel named after a South Korean island. The conference took place at the Incheon International […]
A new North Korean hacking group has allegedly developed an online game and sent compromised emails to their targets while posing as game developers and investors, according to a statement from a United States tech giant on Tuesday. In a recent blog post, Microsoft Threat Intelligence announced that a new North Korean hacking group had […]
The United States Department of the Treasury revealed that hackers affiliated with the North Korean government stole $720 million worth of virtual assets, funds allegedly diverted to fuel the development of illegal weapons. On Wednesday, the U.S. Treasury released a groundbreaking report titled ‘Illicit Finance Risk Assessment of Non-Fungible Tokens.’ In this inaugural report, the […]
Kakao, South Korea’s leading mobile messaging firm, faced a record $11.1 million (15.1 billion won) fine from the country’s privacy regulator for mishandling the personal data of more than 65,000 users. In a press briefing held on May 23, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) announced that Kakao had been fined $11.1 million for violating […]
On Tuesday, the South Korean government formed a comprehensive council to enhance the resilience of the nation’s critical infrastructure amid escalating threats. In a press release, the Office of the President announced that a meeting was held with various government agencies, leading to the creation of a pan-government security council aimed at safeguarding the nation’s […]
Seoul — The ACM WiSec Conference — With the rise of drones posing a threat to critical infrastructure, public safety, and privacy due to their affordability and convenient operation, a security expert introduced a new drone detection system on Tuesday that integrates both video and audio detection solutions, enhancing surveillance capabilities against unauthorized drone activity. […]
