Cybersecurity News that Matters
Cybersecurity News that Matters
A North Korean hacking group allegedly disguised itself as a Chinese investor on a social media platform, employing this guise to lure victims into engaging with phishing attacks. According to the blockchain security firm SlowMist, the Lazarus group allegedly crafted a fraudulent account on LinkedIn named “Nevil Bolson.” Purporting to be an investor and entrepreneur, […]
The South Korean prosecutor’s office is currently investigating a former employee of a shipbuilding company who stands accused of leaking a submarine blueprint to Taiwan. It is alleged that this blueprint was subsequently utilized in the development of Taiwan’s first domestically produced submarine. During a press briefing on Monday, the National Office of Investigation of […]
South Korea’s Constitutional Court has upheld the government’s decision to collect personal information during the COVID-19 pandemic, ruling that it does not violate citizens’ privacy rights. On April 25, the Constitutional Court revealed that the judges unanimously rejected an appeal filed against the Infectious Disease Control and Prevention Act. The appeal argued that the law […]
The United States reportedly has requested that its allies in Asia and Europe enhance their restrictions on Chinese chip-making technology, according to a report by the Financial Times on April 26. The British business news organization reported that the U.S. is urging South Korea, Japan, and the Netherlands to “use existing export controls more aggressively.” […]
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The Financial Security Institute (FSI) has issued a warning about online fraudsters perpetrating a new financial scam: exploiting simulated online trading and investment platforms to extort money from unsuspecting investors. On Monday, the FSI, a government-affiliated organization responsible for safeguarding South Korea’s financial integrity, released a report detailing new investment scams that emerged in 2023 […]
The South Korean government has granted approval to a home security camera as the country’s first privacy-friendly digital device, heralding the introduction of a new privacy-centered certification into the country’s market. On April 21, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) and the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) announced that they had issued the first […]
South Korea is poised to participate in the world’s largest live-fire cyber defense exercise, scheduled to span five days starting April 22. This marks the country’s fourth consecutive year of participation, during which it will collaborate with Ireland as a joint team. On Monday, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) announced that South Korea will participate […]
Updated Apr. 19, 2024 8:32PM GMT+9 A 19-year-old youth found guilty of hacking into teachers’ laptops to steal examination papers and answers to test questions has appealed a court ruling that sentenced him to a hefty 12 to 18 months in prison. On Wednesday, the Gwangju District Court conducted its first appeal hearing, addressing the […]
In December of last year, South Korea amended the Public Official Election Act to safeguard the nation from potential harm that artificial intelligence might pose to upcoming elections. The newly instituted Article 82-8 of the law states, “No one may produce, edit, distribute, screen, or post deepfake videos for election campaigning purposes from 90 days […]
